Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse - Softcover

Gregory L. Jantz PhD; McMurray, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800733231 ISBN 13: 9780800733230

Publisher: Revell, 2009

Synopsis

In spite of their physical invisibility, emotional wounds are a very damaging form of abuse. Whether caused by words, actions, or even indifference, emotional abuse is common--yet often overlooked.

In this helpful guide, Dr. Gregory L. Jantz reveals how those who have been abused by a spouse, parent, employer, or minister can overcome the past and rebuild their self-image. This revised and updated edition of Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse includes

· strategies for dealing with the verbal abuser
· self-check quizzes with each chapter
· keys to rebuilding relationships
· letters from survivors of emotional abuse
· new information on dealing with spiritual abuse
· and a biblical plan for healing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Hope and healing for the victims of emotional abuse

Emotional abuse is one of the most pervasive--and least recognized--kinds of abuse in our society. Whether you or a loved one has been abused by words, actions, or even indifference, this book will show you how to overcome the past.

In this revised and updated edition, you'll find

·strategies for dealing with a verbal abuser
·self-check quizzes
·keys to rebuilding relationships
·stories from survivors of emotional abuse
·new information on spiritual abuse
·a biblical plan for healing

Don't suffer in silence. If you have been abused by a spouse, parent, employer, minister, or friend, this book can open the doors to lasting healing.
"If you are suffering from the pervasive pain of emotional abuse through words or actions, you have suffered long enough. This book offers a balm for the battered soul."--Les Parrot III, professor of clinical psychology, Seattle Pacific University

"The scriptural and biblically oriented guidance found in this carefully crafted book will prove of inestimable value to all who accept--and adopt--its valid advice."--Ted Engstrom, former president, World Vision International
Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, is founder and director of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., in the Seattle area, and is the author of several books. He has a daily radio show and conducts seminars on a variety of subjects.

Ann McMurray has helped Jantz write several books. She lives in Washington and works at The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc.

About the Author:

Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, is founder and director of the Center for Counseling and Health Resources in Edmonds, Washington, and the author of eleven books. He has a daily radio show in the Seattle area and conducts seminars on a variety of subjects.

Ann McMurray has helped Jantz write several books. She lives in Washington and works at the Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., in the Seattle area.

About this edition

• Publisher: Revell
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0800733231
• ISBN 13: 9780800733230
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304