Adult Child Trauma

A groundbreaking guide from a leading expert on emotional abuse that reveals how one person’s harmful behavior can ripple through an entire family. From bestselling and internationally recognized expert and therapist Beverly Engel comes Adult Children of Emotionally Abusive Families, the first...

As a leading psychotherapist and coach, Julie Gowthorpe, PhD, bridges the gap between the wounded child and the struggling adult to repair damaged self-esteem and forge healthier, happier relationships. Research-backed and clinically proven, Gowthorpe’s methods stem from her Self-Nurturing Therapy techniques and her own practice, helping you move beyond the events of your childhood to a happier, healthier life—full of loving family and friends.

Adult Children of High-Conflict Parents offers practical skills to help you identify, cope with, and heal from dysfunctional family dynamics. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), EMDR, and mindfulness, the integrative approach in this guide will help you break unhealthy relationship patterns, set boundaries with others, cultivate self-compassion and self-awareness, and thrive as an adult.

Audio-only bonus content included: meditation, guided writing practice, and exclusive interview with the author! Introducing a radical healing approach for the adult symptoms of Childhood PTSD—from the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy program and YouTube channel. Conventional trauma...

Discover the body’s innate power to heal from trauma—the classic, life-changing guide to trauma recovery from the creator of Somatic Experiencing (SE) Unraveling trauma in body, brain, and spirit—a revolution in treatment and beloved global bestseller In In an Unspoken Voice, renowned...

Break the cycle of childhood trauma and regulate your nervous system to overcome high-functioning anxiety and find peace. Whether you are navigating complicated family dynamics or battling a harsh inner critic, this compassionate audio experience offers a grounding path to true emotional safety...

Rewire your nervous system and heal the quiet pain of emotional neglect to finally build secure, lasting relationships. If you constantly struggle with anxiety, harsh self-talk, or people-pleasing, your brain is simply doing its best to protect you from early stress. Find calm, steady validation...

Heal childhood trauma and reclaim your self-worth by reprogramming the emotional wounds of growing up with addiction. If you appear highly functioning on the outside but quietly struggle with relationship anxiety, chronic shame, or a compulsive need to control, you are not broken. This...

Break the cycle of family addiction and heal the deep attachment wounds driving your relationship anxiety. Perfect for a quiet commute or a reflective walk, this calming guide provides a steady path out of chronic chaos. You will learn to stop absorbing the burdens of others and start...

Break the cycle of childhood trauma and overcome people-pleasing to finally reclaim your self-worth. If you are navigating the heavy anxiety of a dysfunctional upbringing, this grounding audio experience offers deeply validating relief. Escape the draining echoes of chronic chaos and learn...

Break the cycle of anxiety and people-pleasing by gently rewiring your nervous system for lasting emotional healing. If you constantly battle relationship struggles or a lingering sense of unsafety, your body is likely holding onto hidden survival responses. This compassionate audio guide...

Read by Sophie Olson and Patricia Walsh. 'My name is Sophie Olson, and I am a survivor of Child Sexual Abuse. It's a sentence I never thought I would say out loud. What happened after my own abuse was in some ways as traumatising, if not more so, than the abuse itself. Being a silent adult...

Overcome childhood trauma and heal your inner child to break free from the invisible chains of family dysfunction. If you grew up navigating the chaos of addiction or emotional unpredictability, you might still battle hypervigilance, perfectionism, or anxiety today. This compassionate roadmap...

Break the cycle of childhood abandonment trauma and rewire your nervous system for lasting self-worth and secure love. If you constantly battle anxiety, fear being left behind, or feel invisible despite looking successful on the outside, your feelings are entirely valid. This soothing...

Growing up in a home where there is addiction or relationship trauma puts a child at great risk for long-term, post-traumatic stress effects that adversely compromise adult relationships. Best-selling author, psychologist, and psychodramatist Tian Dayton examines this trauma through an exploration of the way the brain and body process frightening or painful emotions and experiences in childhood.

Did you grow up with a parent who has borderline personality disorder (BPD), or you suspect they did? Was your parent's behavior unpredictable or scary? Did it seem like they were angry one minute and happy the next? Were your basic needs ignored? If so, it wasn't your fault. This compassionate guide offers a trauma-informed approach to help you recover from your toxic childhood and discover the person you were truly meant to be. You'll learn how to identify emotional and developmental wounds, and discover why interactions with your parents were so harmful to your sense of self.

Overcome the invisible weight of childhood trauma and CPTSD to build lasting inner safety and emotional regulation. For adults who grew up in emotionally chaotic environments, persistent self-doubt, relationship confusion, and intense flashbacks often feel like permanent flaws. This gentle...

For survivors of PTSD and repeated, relational trauma -- and the people who love them. Gretchen Schmelzer watched too many people quit during treatment for trauma recovery. They found it too difficult or too frightening or just decided that for them it was too late. But as a therapist and trauma...

A myth-shattering, inspiring book that combines research, reportage, and memoir to explore the growing phenomenon of estrangement from toxic relatives—showing it not as a tragedy, but as an empowering and effective solution to the heartbreak of family abuse. After decades of enduring his...

Overcome emotional neglect and regulate your nervous system to break free from the invisible wounds of childhood trauma. If you find yourself constantly battling anxiety, perfectionism, or the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing, your brain may be relying on outdated survival strategies. This...