Books:
Abuse:
The Abusive Personality: Violence and Control in Intimate Relationships, 2nd Edition by Donald G. Dutton *
Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft *
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft
Should I Stay or Should I Go? By Lundy Bancroft and Jac Patrissi
How He Gets Into Her Head: The Mind of the Male Intimate Abuser by Don Hennessy *
The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist by Debbie Mirza *
Stalking the Soul by Marie-France Hirigoyen
Enough About You, Let’s Talk About Me by Dr. Les Carter
In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People by Geroge K. Simon
The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans *
Victory Over Verbal Abuse by Patricia Evans
The Verbally Abuse Man: Can He Change? By Patricia Evans
Controlling People by Patricia Evans
Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving & Thriving with the Self-Absorbed by Wendy T. Behary
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick (from a Christian perspective)
The Abusive Personality: Violence and Control in Intimate Relationships, 2nd Edition by Donald G. Dutton *
Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft *
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft
Should I Stay or Should I Go? By Lundy Bancroft and Jac Patrissi
How He Gets Into Her Head: The Mind of the Male Intimate Abuser by Don Hennessy *
The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist by Debbie Mirza *
Stalking the Soul by Marie-France Hirigoyen
Enough About You, Let’s Talk About Me by Dr. Les Carter
In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People by Geroge K. Simon
The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans *
Victory Over Verbal Abuse by Patricia Evans
The Verbally Abuse Man: Can He Change? By Patricia Evans
Controlling People by Patricia Evans
Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving & Thriving with the Self-Absorbed by Wendy T. Behary
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick (from a Christian perspective)
Betrayal:
Emotional Blackmail by Susan Forward, Ph.D. and Joan Torres
When Your Lover is a Liar by Susan Forward Ph.D. and Donna Frazier
The Betrayal Bond by Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D. and Bonnie Phillips, Ph.D.
Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence, and Happiness by Debi Silber
Beyond Betrayal by Phil Waldrep (from a Christian perspective)
Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer (from a Christian perspective)
Recovery:
Steps to Emotional Freedom: Escaping Intimate Control by Don Hennessy *
Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse by Shannon Thomas, LCSW
Effects of Abuse:
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D.
*Recommended “must read” books
Emotional Blackmail by Susan Forward, Ph.D. and Joan Torres
When Your Lover is a Liar by Susan Forward Ph.D. and Donna Frazier
The Betrayal Bond by Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D. and Bonnie Phillips, Ph.D.
Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence, and Happiness by Debi Silber
Beyond Betrayal by Phil Waldrep (from a Christian perspective)
Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer (from a Christian perspective)
Recovery:
Steps to Emotional Freedom: Escaping Intimate Control by Don Hennessy *
Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse by Shannon Thomas, LCSW
Effects of Abuse:
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D.
*Recommended “must read” books
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