The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It
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Leslie Vernick, counselor and social worker, has witnessed the devastating effects of emotional abuse. Many, including many in the church, have not addressed this form of destruction in families and relationships because it is difficult to talk about. With godly guidance and practical experience, Vernick offers an empathetic approach to recognizing an emotionally destructive relationship and addresses the symptoms and the damage with biblical tools. Readers will understand how to:
Reveal behaviors that are meant to control, punish, and hurtConfront and speak truth when the timing is rightDetermine when to keep trying, when to get outGet safe and stay safeBuild an identity in ChristThis practical and thorough resource will help countless individuals, families, and churches view abuse from God's perspective and understand how vital it is for victims to embrace His freedom from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and generational effects of emotionally destructive relationships.
Customer Reviews
Rated 3 starsNot what expected but you might like it
The book was recommended to me by my therapist at the time. The book has some great things to take away, such as quizzes for you. Overall I found that i could not relate to the stories of the couples. Due to not being religious I struggled to relate.
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Rated 4 starsHad some good advice
Had some good advice. Wasn't the best book I have read but I am glad I read it. I recommend: -10 Lifesaving Principles for Women in Difficult Marriages by Karla Downing -Why does he do that? By Lundy Bancroft -The Verbally abusive relationship By Patricia Evans -Not to People Like Us By Susan Weitzman -The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner -Codependent No More by Melody Beattie - Love Honor and Negotiate By Betty Carter -Boundaries...
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Rated 5 starsBest book I have read on this subject!
I absolutely loved the way Leslie Vernick included all the scripture verses and references in her book. I used my reading time for my devotions and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so good to have all those verses to balance scripture with scripture my husband quotes. I also loved the examples, the stories of her clients, and especially the dialogues I need to memorize and use. She has given me so much hope through her fantastic...
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Rated 5 starsBest Book on How To Live With a Difficult Person
I am so very grateful Leslie wrote this book for those of us in difficult relationships. She shares with candor and comfort how to ask the right questions, seek help, get healthy and stay strong - whether or not the difficult person in your life changes. In addition to a very practical questionnaire, the entire book is an easy, understandable read with useful applications and plenty of scriptural support. I've already personally...
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Rated 5 starsSeeing it & Working on stopping it
This book is so packed with practical explanation and advice on what to do when faced with a difficult relationship. I have and entirely new (and biblically sound) perspective on drawing boundaries within a family relationship that has been plaguing me for years. Ms. Vernick has explained the internal motivations of those who manipulate or emotionally hurt others. It is such a positive book, giving the best advice on how...
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