Best 10 Abuse Books

1. Why Does He Do That?

By Lundy Bancroft

In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about:
 
• The early warning signs of abuse
• The nature of abusive thinking
• Myths about abusers
• Ten abusive personality types
• The role of drugs and alcohol
• What you can fix, and what you can’t
• And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely

2. Healing from Hidden Abuse

By Shannon Thomas LCSW

Healing from Hidden Abuse walks the reader through each of the six recovery stages researched and developed by the author. The stages are Despair, Education, Awakening, Boundaries, Restoration, and Maintenance. A guided Personal Reflections journal is included in the back of the book to help the reader go deeper in their application of the six stages of recovery. The journal can be used individually or in a small group setting.

3. The Verbally Abusive Relationship

By Patricia Evans

In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. You’ll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead a happier, healthier life.

Drawing from hundreds of real situations suffered by real people just like you, Evans offers strategies, sample scripts, and action plans designed to help you deal with the abuse – and the abuser.

4. The Emotionally Abusive Relationship

By Beverly Engel

 The Emotionally Abusive Relationship will tell you how to identify emotional abuse and how to find the roots of your behavior. Combining dramatic personal stories with action steps to heal, Engel provides prescriptive strategies that will allow you and your partner to work together to stop bringing out the worst in each other and stop the abuse.

5. When Loving Him Is Hurting You

By David Hawkins

Dr. David Hawkins, director of the Marriage Recovery Center, offers a guide to help you identify signs of narcissism, understand how your loved one’s issues are affecting you, and prepare a biblical game plan for freeing yourself to live courageously in light of God’s love.

Whether the man in your life can be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), exhibits narcissistic traits and emotionally abusive behavior, or has arrogant and self-centered tendencies, the emotional pain he causes you is very real. Discover the truths, wisdom, and grace you need to spark change in your relationship, set boundaries, and experience healing.

6. Emotional Abuse Breakthrough

By Barrie Davenport

In this book, you’ll learn:

• How to restore your shattered identity and sense of self
• How to cope with hopelessness and despair in long-term abuse
• How to stick to your non-negotiable boundaries, even if it means walking out the door
• The critical, iron-clad deal breakers that should cause you to pack your bags
• How to successfully navigate inner conflict and turmoil about leaving
• How to effectively confront your abuser about their unacceptable behaviors
• What it really takes for an abuser to make lasting change
• How to manage the resistant abuser if you choose to stay
• How to protect your children from an emotional abuser
• The 11-step preparation plan before you walk out the door
• The self-esteem boosting blueprint for a stronger new you
• The power of personal responsibility and a growth mindset
• How to establish the new baseline for a healthy, intimate relationship to use for life
• The next steps to create an abuse-free future

7. Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members

By Sherrie Campbell PhD

In Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members, psychologist and toxic-family survivor Sherrie Campbell offers effective strategies for setting strong boundaries after ending contact with a toxic family member, and provides powerful tools to help you heal from shame, self-doubt, and stigma. You’ll find the validation you need to embrace your decision with pride and acknowledgement of your self-worth. You’ll learn how to let go of negative thoughts and feelings. And finally, you’ll develop the skills needed to rediscover self-care, self-love, self-reliance, and healthy loving relationships.

8. Toxic Parents

By Susan Forward, Craig Buck

In this remarkable self-help guide, Dr. Susan Forward draws on case histories and the real-life voices of adult children of toxic parents to help you free yourself from the frustrating patterns of your relationship with your parents — and discover a new world of self-confidence, inner strength, and emotional independence.

9. The Emotional Abuse Recovery Workbook

By Theresa Comito LMFT

In this workbook you’ll learn to:

• Identify emotional abuse—Begin to recognize, acknowledge, and understand the dynamics of emotional abuse, and start your recovery process.
• Take action—Move into guided examinations of your relationships. Make an exit plan with boundaries and safety nets to build new, healthier skills, and rediscover self-compassion and self-care.
• Move forward—Avoid repeating old patterns. Rebuild. Map out next steps into healthier relationships and greater independence while you enhance your network of supporters.

10. Emotional Abuse Workbook

By Dr.Theresa J. Covert

The workbook includes:

– Trauma Bonding: Why you CAN’T Leave an Abusive Relationship
– How to outsmart narcissists silent treatment and end the pain today
– The psychological disorders that feed emotional abuse
– Unhealthy vs Healthy relationships: The signs you need to know
– The easiest ways to identify emotional abusers FAST
– 13 Must know signs of Emotional Abuse
– What you MUST do to LEAVE an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
– BOUNDARIES you MUST set with an abuser
– How To Forgive When You Can’t Forget
– The Reasons why Empaths attract toxic people and how to protect yourself
– Emotional healing: Techniques to overcome negative emotions
– The steps to create an abuse-free future
And so much more …