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How to Listen, Hear, and Validate
by Patrick King • 2021
A structured skill for making people feel truly heard, and why it transforms relationships.
4.17
490
How to Listen, Hear, and Validate Summary
How to Listen, Hear, and Validate 90%
A structured skill for making people feel truly heard, and why it transforms relationships.
by Patrick King 2021
4.17
490 ratings
I Hear You
by Michael S. Sorensen • 2017
One listening skill that calms arguments, deepens connection, and costs nothing but attention.
4.17
11k+
I Hear You Summary
I Hear You 88%
One listening skill that calms arguments, deepens connection, and costs nothing but attention.
by Michael S. Sorensen 2017
4.17
11k+ ratings
Toxic Positivity
by Whitney Goodman • 2022
Relentless optimism is a trap. Why your sadness, anger, and complaints are not the problem.
3.83
5k+
Toxic Positivity Summary
Toxic Positivity 88%
Relentless optimism is a trap. Why your sadness, anger, and complaints are not the problem.
by Whitney Goodman 2022
3.83
5k+ ratings
The Lost Art of Listening
by Michael P. Nichols • 1994
Listening that actually heals requires silencing your own inner monologue. Here is what that takes.
4.08
3k+
The Lost Art of Listening Summary
The Lost Art of Listening 88%
Listening that actually heals requires silencing your own inner monologue. Here is what that takes.
by Michael P. Nichols 1994
4.08
3k+ ratings
Running on Empty
by Jonice Webb • 2012
The childhood you can't complain about might be the one that left you hollow.
4.18
11k+
Running on Empty Summary
Running on Empty 88%
The childhood you can't complain about might be the one that left you hollow.
by Jonice Webb 2012
4.18
11k+ ratings
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2021
Your parents never modeled emotional maturity. Learn the self-care you missed.
3.78
4k+
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents 87%
Your parents never modeled emotional maturity. Learn the self-care you missed.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2021
3.78
4k+ ratings
How to Heal Your Inner Child
by Simon Chapple • 2021
Your inner child holds the key to healing the emotional neglect you never knew you experienced.
3.76
177
How to Heal Your Inner Child Summary
How to Heal Your Inner Child 87%
Your inner child holds the key to healing the emotional neglect you never knew you experienced.
by Simon Chapple 2021
3.76
177 ratings
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2019
Why you mistake emotional unavailability for chemistry, and the exact skills that break the cycle.
4.49
83
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents 87%
Why you mistake emotional unavailability for chemistry, and the exact skills that break the cycle.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2019
4.49
83 ratings
Running on Empty No More
by Jonice Webb • 2017
The unseen gap from childhood wrecking your relationships, and the specific skills to repair them.
4.21
1k+
Running on Empty No More Summary
Running on Empty No More 87%
The unseen gap from childhood wrecking your relationships, and the specific skills to repair them.
by Jonice Webb 2017
4.21
1k+ ratings
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2019
They'll never apologize. Here's how to stop waiting, hold your ground, and protect your peace.
4.40
6k+
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents 87%
They'll never apologize. Here's how to stop waiting, hold your ground, and protect your peace.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2019
4.40
6k+ ratings
The Gaslight Effect
by Robin Stern • 2007
You're not losing your mind; someone is rewriting your reality. Take it back.
3.85
2k+
The Gaslight Effect Summary
The Gaslight Effect 87%
You're not losing your mind; someone is rewriting your reality. Take it back.
by Robin Stern 2007
3.85
2k+ ratings
Controlling People
by Patricia Evans • 2002
Controllers need to define you because they have no real self of their own.
3.91
1k+
Controlling People Summary
Controlling People 87%
Controllers need to define you because they have no real self of their own.
by Patricia Evans 2002
3.91
1k+ ratings
The Emotionally Absent Mother
by Jasmin Lee Cori • 2010
What your mother never gave you can still be built. The repair tools, step by step.
4.16
4k+
The Emotionally Absent Mother Summary
The Emotionally Absent Mother 87%
What your mother never gave you can still be built. The repair tools, step by step.
by Jasmin Lee Cori 2010
4.16
4k+ ratings
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery
by Calvin D. Banyan • 2002
Small triggers, huge reactions: old pain echoing into today. A method for breaking the cycle.
3.91
152
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery Summary
The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery 87%
Small triggers, huge reactions: old pain echoing into today. A method for breaking the cycle.
by Calvin D. Banyan 2002
3.91
152 ratings
Ghosted and Breadcrumbed
by Marni Feuerman • 2019
Why you keep choosing unavailable partners and the exact method to break the cycle for good.
4.09
230
Ghosted and Breadcrumbed Summary
Ghosted and Breadcrumbed 87%
Why you keep choosing unavailable partners and the exact method to break the cycle for good.
by Marni Feuerman 2019
4.09
230 ratings
How To Kill A Narcissist
by J.H. Simon • 2016
Narcissists run on your emotional reaction. Starve them by disengaging and rebuild your life.
4.19
801
How To Kill A Narcissist Summary
How To Kill A Narcissist 87%
Narcissists run on your emotional reaction. Starve them by disengaging and rebuild your life.
by J.H. Simon 2016
4.19
801 ratings
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2015
Your parent was allergic to feelings. Stop letting that shape your relationships.
4.35
95k+
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents 86%
Your parent was allergic to feelings. Stop letting that shape your relationships.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2015
4.35
95k+ ratings
Scripts People Live
by Claude M. Steiner • 1974
Three childhood scripts are the engine behind depression, madness, and addiction.
4.05
1k+
Scripts People Live Summary
Scripts People Live 86%
Three childhood scripts are the engine behind depression, madness, and addiction.
by Claude M. Steiner 1974
4.05
1k+ ratings
The Emotional Incest Syndrome
by Patricia Love • 1990
Some parents lean on a child for emotional support. The adult damage, and the roadmap to repair.
4.20
547
The Emotional Incest Syndrome Summary
The Emotional Incest Syndrome 86%
Some parents lean on a child for emotional support. The adult damage, and the roadmap to repair.
by Patricia Love 1990
4.20
547 ratings
Big Feelings
by Liz Fosslien • 2022
Seven emotions you were taught to suppress, and the practical tools to make them work for you.
4.20
3k+
Big Feelings Summary
Big Feelings 86%
Seven emotions you were taught to suppress, and the practical tools to make them work for you.
by Liz Fosslien 2022
4.20
3k+ ratings
I'm Ok, You're Ok
by Thomas A. Harris • 1967
Your worst arguments follow a script written at age five. Learn to rewrite it.
3.76
19k+
I'm Ok, You're Ok Summary
I'm Ok, You're Ok 86%
Your worst arguments follow a script written at age five. Learn to rewrite it.
by Thomas A. Harris 1967
3.76
19k+ ratings
Who's Pulling Your Strings?
by Harriet B. Braiker • 1955
Your need to be liked is their lever. The resistance tactics that make manipulation fail.
4.07
823
Who's Pulling Your Strings? Summary
Who's Pulling Your Strings? 86%
Your need to be liked is their lever. The resistance tactics that make manipulation fail.
by Harriet B. Braiker 1955
4.07
823 ratings
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook
by Amy Marlow-MaCoy • 2020
Stop questioning your sanity and start questioning the abuse: a workbook to reclaim your reality.
4.23
156
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook Summary
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook 86%
Stop questioning your sanity and start questioning the abuse: a workbook to reclaim your reality.
by Amy Marlow-MaCoy 2020
4.23
156 ratings
Gaslighting
by Stephanie Sarkis • 2018
From love bombing to courtroom sabotage: how gaslighters operate, and how to reclaim your reality.
3.77
1k+
Gaslighting Summary
Gaslighting 86%
From love bombing to courtroom sabotage: how gaslighters operate, and how to reclaim your reality.
by Stephanie Sarkis 2018
3.77
1k+ ratings
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man
by Scott Wetzler • 1992
How to spot the hidden anger, stop the push-pull, and set limits that end the game.
4.02
349
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man Summary
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man 86%
How to spot the hidden anger, stop the push-pull, and set limits that end the game.
by Scott Wetzler 1992
4.02
349 ratings
How to Be Sad
by Helen Russell • 2021
Fighting sadness backfires: why letting sorrow in may be the only path back to happiness.
3.97
1k+
How to Be Sad Summary
How to Be Sad 86%
Fighting sadness backfires: why letting sorrow in may be the only path back to happiness.
by Helen Russell 2021
3.97
1k+ ratings
Emotional Manipulation Tactics
by Tess Binder • 2015
The silent tactics that erode self-worth: how to spot manipulation before the damage is done.
3.42
12
Emotional Manipulation Tactics Summary
Emotional Manipulation Tactics 86%
The silent tactics that erode self-worth: how to spot manipulation before the damage is done.
by Tess Binder 2015
3.42
12 ratings
Mother Hunger
by Kelly McDaniel • 2021
Your unexplainable hunger for love is a maternal wound, and it heals without her apology.
4.08
6k+
Mother Hunger Summary
Mother Hunger 86%
Your unexplainable hunger for love is a maternal wound, and it heals without her apology.
by Kelly McDaniel 2021
4.08
6k+ ratings
Difficult Mothers
by Terri Apter • 2012
A difficult mother's power outlasts childhood. Rewriting the story in your head finally breaks it.
3.82
479
Difficult Mothers Summary
Difficult Mothers 86%
A difficult mother's power outlasts childhood. Rewriting the story in your head finally breaks it.
by Terri Apter 2012
3.82
479 ratings
The High-Conflict Couple
by Alan E. Fruzzetti • 2006
DBT for couples: calm emotional storms, break blame loops, and find real closeness.
4.07
766
The High-Conflict Couple Summary
The High-Conflict Couple 86%
DBT for couples: calm emotional storms, break blame loops, and find real closeness.
by Alan E. Fruzzetti 2006
4.07
766 ratings
Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them
by Susan Forward • 1986
The charm overwhelms. The cruelty comes later. How to recognize the cycle before it erases you.
4.12
3k+
Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them Summary
Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them 86%
The charm overwhelms. The cruelty comes later. How to recognize the cycle before it erases you.
by Susan Forward 1986
4.12
3k+ ratings
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2023
Practical strategies to disentangle from emotionally immature family and finally put yourself first.
4.49
2k+
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People Summary
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People 86%
Practical strategies to disentangle from emotionally immature family and finally put yourself first.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2023
4.49
2k+ ratings
The Narcissist You Know
by Joseph Burgo • 2015
How to recognize and disarm seven types of narcissist, by understanding the shame behind them.
3.87
937
The Narcissist You Know Summary
The Narcissist You Know 86%
How to recognize and disarm seven types of narcissist, by understanding the shame behind them.
by Joseph Burgo 2015
3.87
937 ratings
F**k It - Do What You Love
by John C. Parkin • 2016
The permission to stop trying so hard: why caring less brings more peace than self-optimization.
3.16
849
F**k It - Do What You Love Summary
F**k It - Do What You Love 86%
The permission to stop trying so hard: why caring less brings more peace than self-optimization.
by John C. Parkin 2016
3.16
849 ratings
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD • 2022
Daughters of narcissistic mothers: quiet self-doubt, set boundaries that stick, trust your own mind.
3.96
2k+
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Summary
Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers 86%
Daughters of narcissistic mothers: quiet self-doubt, set boundaries that stick, trust your own mind.
by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD 2022
3.96
2k+ ratings
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?
by Lundy Bancroft • 2013
Daily readings that expose his control tactics, restore your reality, and reclaim your freedom.
4.58
427
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That? Summary
Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That? 86%
Daily readings that expose his control tactics, restore your reality, and reclaim your freedom.
by Lundy Bancroft 2013
4.58
427 ratings
Stop Walking on Eggshells
by Paul T. Mason • 1998
BPD rewrites the relationship rules. Learn the boundaries and communication that keep you whole.
4.02
13k+
Stop Walking on Eggshells Summary
Stop Walking on Eggshells 86%
BPD rewrites the relationship rules. Learn the boundaries and communication that keep you whole.
by Paul T. Mason 1998
4.02
13k+ ratings
A Slap in the Face
by William B. Irvine • 2013
Why you feel that sting, and how to stop caring, with help from ancient philosophy.
3.70
516
A Slap in the Face Summary
A Slap in the Face 86%
Why you feel that sting, and how to stop caring, with help from ancient philosophy.
by William B. Irvine 2013
3.70
516 ratings
Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
by Karyl McBride • 2008
Naming the hidden wound of a narcissistic mother, and the path to healing it.
4.20
12k+
Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Summary
Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers 86%
Naming the hidden wound of a narcissistic mother, and the path to healing it.
by Karyl McBride 2008
4.20
12k+ ratings
The Drama of the Gifted Child
by Alice Miller • 1979
Depression and grandiosity share a root: the child who learned her feelings were inconvenient.
4.05
31k+
The Drama of the Gifted Child Summary
The Drama of the Gifted Child 86%
Depression and grandiosity share a root: the child who learned her feelings were inconvenient.
by Alice Miller 1979
4.05
31k+ ratings
The Velvet Rage
by Alan Downs • 2005
Success and beauty won't fix it: the shame gay men carry from childhood, and the skills that heal.
4.06
12k+
The Velvet Rage Summary
The Velvet Rage 86%
Success and beauty won't fix it: the shame gay men carry from childhood, and the skills that heal.
by Alan Downs 2005
4.06
12k+ ratings
Comprende tus emociones (NO FICCIÓN)
by Enrique Rojas • 2023
A psychiatrist's map of emotion, the architecture of lasting love, and the project of a serene life.
3.91
289
Comprende tus emociones (NO FICCIÓN) Summary
Comprende tus emociones (NO FICCIÓN) 86%
A psychiatrist's map of emotion, the architecture of lasting love, and the project of a serene life.
by Enrique Rojas 2023
3.91
289 ratings
The Narcissist’s Hall of Mirrors
by Richard Banks • 2023
Spot the manipulation tactics, exit the narcissist's cycle, and reclaim the confidence they broke.
5.00
1
The Narcissist’s Hall of Mirrors Summary
The Narcissist’s Hall of Mirrors 86%
Spot the manipulation tactics, exit the narcissist's cycle, and reclaim the confidence they broke.
by Richard Banks 2023
5.00
1 ratings
F*ck Feelings
by Michael I. Bennett • 2015
Self-help made things worse. A psychiatrist on managing your life instead of your feelings.
3.46
6k+
F*ck Feelings Summary
F*ck Feelings 86%
Self-help made things worse. A psychiatrist on managing your life instead of your feelings.
by Michael I. Bennett 2015
3.46
6k+ ratings
Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members
by Sherrie Campbell • 2022
You cut them off. Now: handling guilt, silencing their messengers, healing the shame they left.
4.29
1k+
Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members Summary
Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members 86%
You cut them off. Now: handling guilt, silencing their messengers, healing the shame they left.
by Sherrie Campbell 2022
4.29
1k+ ratings
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
by Nicole Barrett • 2019
It leaves no bruises. Why you stayed, how the cycle traps you, and what recovery demands.
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Summary
Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse 86%
It leaves no bruises. Why you stayed, how the cycle traps you, and what recovery demands.
by Nicole Barrett 2019
How to Overcome Your Childhood
by The School of Life • 2019
The people you love feel familiar for a reason. Rewiring that pull takes more than insight.
4.08
2k+
How to Overcome Your Childhood Summary
How to Overcome Your Childhood 86%
The people you love feel familiar for a reason. Rewiring that pull takes more than insight.
by The School of Life 2019
4.08
2k+ ratings
The Verbally Abusive Relationship
by Patricia Evans • 1992
Partner never yells, you still feel crazy. Name the abuse, take back your life.
4.26
5k+
The Verbally Abusive Relationship Summary
The Verbally Abusive Relationship 86%
Partner never yells, you still feel crazy. Name the abuse, take back your life.
by Patricia Evans 1992
4.26
5k+ ratings
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life
by Linda Martinez-Lewi • 2008
Narcissists run the same playbook on everyone. Learn their moves before they run them on you.
3.71
278
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life Summary
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life 86%
Narcissists run the same playbook on everyone. Learn their moves before they run them on you.
by Linda Martinez-Lewi 2008
3.71
278 ratings
How to Be Alone
by Lane Moore • 2018
When you raise yourself through childhood, adulthood is a crash course in letting people in.
3.68
7k+
How to Be Alone Summary
How to Be Alone 86%
When you raise yourself through childhood, adulthood is a crash course in letting people in.
by Lane Moore 2018
3.68
7k+ ratings
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