The Emotionally Abusive Relationship

In The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, renowned therapist Beverly Engel delivers a compassionate and practical guide to recognizing, confronting, and healing from emotional abuse — whether you are the one being abused or the one unintentionally causing harm.

This powerful and insightful book helps you:

• Identify what emotional abuse looks like — from subtle manipulation and control to overt criticism and humiliation.

• Understand how unresolved childhood experiences can lead to repeated abusive relationship patterns.

• Recognize the psychological traits that contribute to both tolerating and perpetuating emotional abuse.

• Learn when and how to end a destructive relationship — or rebuild one through accountability, respect, and change.

• Reclaim self-worth, establish healthy boundaries, and develop genuine emotional intimacy.

Complete with self-assessment tools, exercises, and real-life examples, Engel’s book empowers readers to break free from toxic cycles and begin the process of emotional recovery and growth. It’s a must-read for anyone ready to stop the pain and start healing.