The Emotionally Destructive Relationship Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It |
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Author:
| Vernick, Leslie |
Series title: | Stonecroft Bible Studies Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7369-3352-0 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
Publisher: | Harvest House Publishers
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $13.99 |
Book Description:
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Leslie Vernick, counselor and social worker, has witnessed the devastating effects of emotional abuse. Many, includingmany in the church, have not addressed this form of destruction in families and relationships because it is difficult to talk about. Withgodly guidance and practical experience, Vernick offers an empathetic approach to recognizing an emotionally destructive relationship andaddresses the symptoms and the damage with biblical tools. Readers will understand how to:Reveal...
More DescriptionLeslie Vernick, counselor and social worker, has witnessed the devastating effects of emotional abuse. Many, includingmany in the church, have not addressed this form of destruction in families and relationships because it is difficult to talk about. Withgodly guidance and practical experience, Vernick offers an empathetic approach to recognizing an emotionally destructive relationship andaddresses 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'sperspective and understand how vital it is for victims to embrace His freedom from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and generational effectsof emotionally destructive relationships.