Some really good books. Click on the covers for descriptions.
articles:
Hold Me Tight by Susan Johnson
Five Powerful Ways Abusive Narcissists Get Inside Your Head
from Self Care Haven website.
A Dad's Letter to His Son (About the Only Good reason to Get Married
by: Kelly M. Flanagan
The Debt: What Do Grown Children Owe Their Terrible, Abusive Parents
by: Emily Yoffe
Co-Narcissism: How We Accommodate to Narcissistic Parents
by: Alan Rappaport, Ph. D.
Shame by: Robert Karen
other professionals to know about:
These are therapists I refer to often and whose work I really trust:
Amy Ponteri, LPC, ATR-BC, LCAT
www.amyponteri.com. 971-235-4950
What Amy says about her work: "I'm a cis/straight white female with 20+ years in the field, working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals of all orientations. I work with clients from an understanding that they're doing their best and still want better. In therapy, we look together at strengths as well as patterns/beliefs that are getting in the way with the direct recognition that deep inequities exist in the world. I am also an art therapist, which is a tool that can be used to deepen understanding. I'm currently seeing clients in person and/or virtually and work well with those who are experiencing mild / moderate anxiety and depression, life transitions and loss, relationship struggles, and questions around identity. I'm paneled with PacficSource and can provide a superbill for other insurances, if needed.
Ann Davidman, MFT ~
Offering focused sessions within a safe and structured environment to explore and understand the many feelings associated with the decision about whether or not to become a parent. Ann is based in Oakland, CA, however, she has successfully worked remotely with clients all over the world on this issue. Along with her co-author, Ann wrote Motherhood, Is It For Me: Your Step by Step Guide to Clarity. www.motherhoodisitforme.com