Emotionally Destructive Relationship Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It

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 behaviors that are meant to control, punish, and hurt Confront and speak truth when the timing is right Determine when to keep trying, when to get out Get safe and stay safe Build an identity in Christ This practical and thorough resource will help countless individuals, families, and churches view abuse from Goda?sperspective and understand how vital it is for victims to embrace His freedom from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and generational effectsof emotionally destructive relationships.Vernick, Leslie is the author of 'Emotionally Destructive Relationship Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It', published 2007 under ISBN 9780736918978 and ISBN 0736918973.