Author: Bob Reccord
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998047928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Wounds are serious, and often frightening challenges in our life, but perhaps even more dangerous are the infections which can result from them. This is true not only in the case of physical wounds, but perhaps even more disabling and destructive, when they result from emotional wounds. And tragically, those emotional wounds can often come from those closest to us. Society bears the heart breaking results today of what happens when those wounds come from the father--whether intentionally, or unintentionally. It has been estimated that the vast majority of people who have grown into teen or adult years carry an element of Father Wounds with them as they journey into life.When such emotional wounds occur, and are not properly responded to, cared for and healed the resulting emotional "infections" set in motion long-term consequences. And those consequences affect not only us, but the relationships and families we establish as we move through life. They don't just "take care of themselves," nor does "time simply heal all wounds." Action has to be taken to address the infections, heal the wounds, and hopefully restore the relationship..ENDING THE CYCLE OF FATHER WOUNDS addresses the causes which often contribute to Father Wounds as well as what are the practical steps to help the reader, or someone they care for, acknowledge, address and care for the infections resulting from such wounds. Repair and restoration of ruptured relationships is goal and this book has the needed steps to make it possible. Since Father Wounds often cycle through family generations, stopping the cycle depends on someone making the appropriate choices to bring it to a halt. FATHER WOUNDS clearly and forthrightly sets forth how to "draw a line in the sand," for the sake of both present and future generations.Better yet, the book offers insights for fathers, step-dads and grandfathers of how to beware and prevent Father Wounds before they ever happen, thus avoiding the pain and strain so many face in life's journey.
Ending the Cycle of Father Wounds
Author: Bob Reccord
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998047928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Wounds are serious, and often frightening challenges in our life, but perhaps even more dangerous are the infections which can result from them. This is true not only in the case of physical wounds, but perhaps even more disabling and destructive, when they result from emotional wounds. And tragically, those emotional wounds can often come from those closest to us. Society bears the heart breaking results today of what happens when those wounds come from the father--whether intentionally, or unintentionally. It has been estimated that the vast majority of people who have grown into teen or adult years carry an element of Father Wounds with them as they journey into life.When such emotional wounds occur, and are not properly responded to, cared for and healed the resulting emotional "infections" set in motion long-term consequences. And those consequences affect not only us, but the relationships and families we establish as we move through life. They don't just "take care of themselves," nor does "time simply heal all wounds." Action has to be taken to address the infections, heal the wounds, and hopefully restore the relationship..ENDING THE CYCLE OF FATHER WOUNDS addresses the causes which often contribute to Father Wounds as well as what are the practical steps to help the reader, or someone they care for, acknowledge, address and care for the infections resulting from such wounds. Repair and restoration of ruptured relationships is goal and this book has the needed steps to make it possible. Since Father Wounds often cycle through family generations, stopping the cycle depends on someone making the appropriate choices to bring it to a halt. FATHER WOUNDS clearly and forthrightly sets forth how to "draw a line in the sand," for the sake of both present and future generations.Better yet, the book offers insights for fathers, step-dads and grandfathers of how to beware and prevent Father Wounds before they ever happen, thus avoiding the pain and strain so many face in life's journey.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998047928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Wounds are serious, and often frightening challenges in our life, but perhaps even more dangerous are the infections which can result from them. This is true not only in the case of physical wounds, but perhaps even more disabling and destructive, when they result from emotional wounds. And tragically, those emotional wounds can often come from those closest to us. Society bears the heart breaking results today of what happens when those wounds come from the father--whether intentionally, or unintentionally. It has been estimated that the vast majority of people who have grown into teen or adult years carry an element of Father Wounds with them as they journey into life.When such emotional wounds occur, and are not properly responded to, cared for and healed the resulting emotional "infections" set in motion long-term consequences. And those consequences affect not only us, but the relationships and families we establish as we move through life. They don't just "take care of themselves," nor does "time simply heal all wounds." Action has to be taken to address the infections, heal the wounds, and hopefully restore the relationship..ENDING THE CYCLE OF FATHER WOUNDS addresses the causes which often contribute to Father Wounds as well as what are the practical steps to help the reader, or someone they care for, acknowledge, address and care for the infections resulting from such wounds. Repair and restoration of ruptured relationships is goal and this book has the needed steps to make it possible. Since Father Wounds often cycle through family generations, stopping the cycle depends on someone making the appropriate choices to bring it to a halt. FATHER WOUNDS clearly and forthrightly sets forth how to "draw a line in the sand," for the sake of both present and future generations.Better yet, the book offers insights for fathers, step-dads and grandfathers of how to beware and prevent Father Wounds before they ever happen, thus avoiding the pain and strain so many face in life's journey.
Healing for the Father Wound
Author: H. Norman Wright
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585584339
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
A trusted counselor helps readers move from heartache to joy as they overcome the wounds from a missing, abusive, or absent father.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585584339
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
A trusted counselor helps readers move from heartache to joy as they overcome the wounds from a missing, abusive, or absent father.
The Father Effect
Author: John Finch
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1478976888
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Based on the feature film of the same name, The Father Effect is a must-read for the millions of men and women who have lost their fathers through divorce, death, or disinterest. John Finch always struggled after his father committed suicide when he was eleven, but it wasn't until he was raising his own three daughters that he truly understood their futures relied on his coming to terms with his difficult past. To move forward, he needed to forgive both his father for choosing to leave, and himself for not being the best father he could be. This journey led to The Father Effect, a book containing practical help for anyone, man or woman, with a deep father wound from losing a dad through divorce, death, or disinterest. Through positive lessons on forgiveness and approachable advice on how to change your legacy as a parent, partner, and person, The Father Effect is the ultimate healing tool for anyone who has suffered the absence of a dad.
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1478976888
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Based on the feature film of the same name, The Father Effect is a must-read for the millions of men and women who have lost their fathers through divorce, death, or disinterest. John Finch always struggled after his father committed suicide when he was eleven, but it wasn't until he was raising his own three daughters that he truly understood their futures relied on his coming to terms with his difficult past. To move forward, he needed to forgive both his father for choosing to leave, and himself for not being the best father he could be. This journey led to The Father Effect, a book containing practical help for anyone, man or woman, with a deep father wound from losing a dad through divorce, death, or disinterest. Through positive lessons on forgiveness and approachable advice on how to change your legacy as a parent, partner, and person, The Father Effect is the ultimate healing tool for anyone who has suffered the absence of a dad.
The Father Factor
Author: Stephan B. Poulter, Ph.D
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615921397
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
The father factor is the conscious understanding, awareness, and appreciation of the critical influence that your father had, still has, or could have in your career development and future potential. Noting that the father-son or father-daughter relationship is one of the least understood relationships in adult life, Dr. Poulter helps you become acutely aware of the immeasurable impact (negative or positive) that your father has on your ability to relate to other people. From this recognition you will also learn to move past the career roadblocks that frequently stem from the lingering effects of your father''s influence. Defining five main styles of fathering, Dr. Poulter devotes a chapter each to: The Superachiever Father The Time Bomb Father The Passive Father The Absent Father (whether physically or emotionally) The Compassionate / Mentor Father. By becoming aware of how your father related to you, particularly in a destructive relationship, you''ll understand how your career relationships in many ways mirror your degree of comfort with your father''s emotional legacy. In this way, career roadblocks-often based on interactions with people on the job-will be more easily transformed into career building blocks that will lead to advancement and success.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1615921397
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
The father factor is the conscious understanding, awareness, and appreciation of the critical influence that your father had, still has, or could have in your career development and future potential. Noting that the father-son or father-daughter relationship is one of the least understood relationships in adult life, Dr. Poulter helps you become acutely aware of the immeasurable impact (negative or positive) that your father has on your ability to relate to other people. From this recognition you will also learn to move past the career roadblocks that frequently stem from the lingering effects of your father''s influence. Defining five main styles of fathering, Dr. Poulter devotes a chapter each to: The Superachiever Father The Time Bomb Father The Passive Father The Absent Father (whether physically or emotionally) The Compassionate / Mentor Father. By becoming aware of how your father related to you, particularly in a destructive relationship, you''ll understand how your career relationships in many ways mirror your degree of comfort with your father''s emotional legacy. In this way, career roadblocks-often based on interactions with people on the job-will be more easily transformed into career building blocks that will lead to advancement and success.
Break the Cycle
Author: Dr. Mariel Buqué
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593472519
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
***The Instant National Bestseller*** A Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2024 The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing From Dr. Mariel Buqué, a leading trauma psychologist, comes this groundbreaking guide to transforming intergenerational pain into intergenerational abundance. With Break the Cycle, she delivers the definitive guide to healing inherited trauma. Weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room, Dr. Buqué teaches readers how trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next and how they can break the cycle through tangible therapeutic practices, learning to pass down strength instead of pain to future generations. When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives, hurting our family, friends, community members, and others. Eventually, this hurt can injure an entire lineage, metastasizing across years and generations. This is intergenerational trauma. This trauma is why some of us become estranged from our families, why some of us are people pleasers, why some of us find ourselves in codependent relationships. This trauma can be rooted in the experiences of ancestors, who may have suffered due to unhealthy family dynamics, and it can be collective, the result of a shared experience like systemic oppression, or harmful ingrained behaviors in a culture like the acceptance of physical discipline of children, or even a natural disaster like a pandemic. These wounds are complex, impacting our minds, bodies, and spirits. Healing requires a holistic approach that has so far been absent from the field of psychology. Until now.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593472519
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
***The Instant National Bestseller*** A Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2024 The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing From Dr. Mariel Buqué, a leading trauma psychologist, comes this groundbreaking guide to transforming intergenerational pain into intergenerational abundance. With Break the Cycle, she delivers the definitive guide to healing inherited trauma. Weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room, Dr. Buqué teaches readers how trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next and how they can break the cycle through tangible therapeutic practices, learning to pass down strength instead of pain to future generations. When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives, hurting our family, friends, community members, and others. Eventually, this hurt can injure an entire lineage, metastasizing across years and generations. This is intergenerational trauma. This trauma is why some of us become estranged from our families, why some of us are people pleasers, why some of us find ourselves in codependent relationships. This trauma can be rooted in the experiences of ancestors, who may have suffered due to unhealthy family dynamics, and it can be collective, the result of a shared experience like systemic oppression, or harmful ingrained behaviors in a culture like the acceptance of physical discipline of children, or even a natural disaster like a pandemic. These wounds are complex, impacting our minds, bodies, and spirits. Healing requires a holistic approach that has so far been absent from the field of psychology. Until now.
Love Is Greater Than Pain
Author: Marilyn Kapp
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 1984854887
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
An extraordinary new mindful approach to healing after loss that taps into everyone’s ability to continue their relationship with those who have passed. “Marilyn’s vast and masterful experience in communicating with passed loved ones illustrate what they want to teach us.”—Betty Jampel, LCSW When Marilyn Kapp was two years old, she watched her grandfather leave his body. He told her he would be back and he was true to his word. When Marilyn realized that others did not share her perception of the spiritual plane, she kept her channeling abilities to herself and her family. This changed when, as a college student, she met writer, Holocaust survivor, and future Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. He became her mentor and encouraged her to use her perception to help others. In Love Is Greater Than Pain, Marilyn shares her profound understanding of the afterlife. Today a renowned medium, Marilyn reveals the beauty in the transition from the physical to the spiritual plane, helping those who are dying, as well as those left behind. With personal stories and transcripts from channeling sessions, Marilyn teaches us how to interact with the afterlife and to joyfully embrace the reality that love truly is greater than pain. Marilyn shares universal messages of comfort, forgiveness, and understanding, including specific guidance for bereaved parents, for those dealing with dementia, and even for people who are grieving for their animal friends. Marilyn’s groundbreaking seminal work offers practical advice, clear takeaways, and a new approach to death, grieving, and living your best life, sharing concrete steps for: • Raising your personal vibration to increase health, joy, and the ability to receive channeled information and love. • Helping yourself and others honor life while grieving. • Understanding the parallel process of growth that we share with those who have passed. When we honor life as we grieve, we offer healing and support to one another, as well as conscious collaboration with those who have passed.
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 1984854887
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
An extraordinary new mindful approach to healing after loss that taps into everyone’s ability to continue their relationship with those who have passed. “Marilyn’s vast and masterful experience in communicating with passed loved ones illustrate what they want to teach us.”—Betty Jampel, LCSW When Marilyn Kapp was two years old, she watched her grandfather leave his body. He told her he would be back and he was true to his word. When Marilyn realized that others did not share her perception of the spiritual plane, she kept her channeling abilities to herself and her family. This changed when, as a college student, she met writer, Holocaust survivor, and future Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. He became her mentor and encouraged her to use her perception to help others. In Love Is Greater Than Pain, Marilyn shares her profound understanding of the afterlife. Today a renowned medium, Marilyn reveals the beauty in the transition from the physical to the spiritual plane, helping those who are dying, as well as those left behind. With personal stories and transcripts from channeling sessions, Marilyn teaches us how to interact with the afterlife and to joyfully embrace the reality that love truly is greater than pain. Marilyn shares universal messages of comfort, forgiveness, and understanding, including specific guidance for bereaved parents, for those dealing with dementia, and even for people who are grieving for their animal friends. Marilyn’s groundbreaking seminal work offers practical advice, clear takeaways, and a new approach to death, grieving, and living your best life, sharing concrete steps for: • Raising your personal vibration to increase health, joy, and the ability to receive channeled information and love. • Helping yourself and others honor life while grieving. • Understanding the parallel process of growth that we share with those who have passed. When we honor life as we grieve, we offer healing and support to one another, as well as conscious collaboration with those who have passed.
A Good and Happy Child
Author: Justin Evans
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307395138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
A young man reexamines his childhood memories of strange visions and erratic behavior to answer disturbing questions that continue to haunt him and his new family in this psychological thriller named a Washington Post best book of 2007. Thirty-year-old George Davies can’t bring himself to hold his newborn son. After months of accepting his lame excuses and strange behavior, his wife has had enough. She demands that he see a therapist, and George, desperate to save his unraveling marriage and redeem himself as a father and husband, reluctantly agrees. As he delves into his childhood memories, he begins to recall things he hasn’t thought of in twenty years. Events, people, and strange situations come rushing back. The odd, rambling letters his father sent home before he died. The jovial mother who started dating too soon after his father’s death. A boy who appeared one night when George was lonely, then told him secrets he didn’t want to know. How no one believed this new friend was real and that he was responsible for the bad things that were happening. Terrified by all that he has forgotten, George struggles to remember what really happened in the months following his father’s death. Were his ominous visions and erratic behavior the product of a grief-stricken child’s overactive imagination? Or were his father’s colleagues, who blamed a darker, more malevolent force, right to look to the supernatural as a means to end George’s suffering? Twenty years later, George still does not know. But when a mysterious murder is revealed, remembering the past becomes the only way George can protect himself--and his young family. A psychological thriller in the tradition of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History--with shades of The Exorcist--A Good and Happy Child leaves you questioning the things you remember and frightened of the things you’ve forgotten. “Beautifully written and perfectly structured. . . . This novel is much more than The Omen for the latte generation, and Evans cleverly subverts expectations at every turn.” –Washington Post “[A] satisfying, suspenseful first novel. . . . Young George’s intriguing story unbalances the reader right up to the book’s deliciously chilling end.” —People “A scary, grown-up ghost story that combines Southern gothic with more than a twist of The Exorcist. . . . Combine[s] mind-bending storytelling with excellent prose.” —Portland Tribune “Think Rosemary’s Baby—plus . . . told in the kind of prose that mesmerizes, sweeping the reader along so fast that there’s no time to ask questions.” —Hartford Courant “[A] dazzling debut . . . part psychological thriller, part horror story.” —Chicago Tribune “Relat[es] his otherworldly suspense story with the cool, calm eye of a skeptic.” —Entertainment Weekly (A—)
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307395138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
A young man reexamines his childhood memories of strange visions and erratic behavior to answer disturbing questions that continue to haunt him and his new family in this psychological thriller named a Washington Post best book of 2007. Thirty-year-old George Davies can’t bring himself to hold his newborn son. After months of accepting his lame excuses and strange behavior, his wife has had enough. She demands that he see a therapist, and George, desperate to save his unraveling marriage and redeem himself as a father and husband, reluctantly agrees. As he delves into his childhood memories, he begins to recall things he hasn’t thought of in twenty years. Events, people, and strange situations come rushing back. The odd, rambling letters his father sent home before he died. The jovial mother who started dating too soon after his father’s death. A boy who appeared one night when George was lonely, then told him secrets he didn’t want to know. How no one believed this new friend was real and that he was responsible for the bad things that were happening. Terrified by all that he has forgotten, George struggles to remember what really happened in the months following his father’s death. Were his ominous visions and erratic behavior the product of a grief-stricken child’s overactive imagination? Or were his father’s colleagues, who blamed a darker, more malevolent force, right to look to the supernatural as a means to end George’s suffering? Twenty years later, George still does not know. But when a mysterious murder is revealed, remembering the past becomes the only way George can protect himself--and his young family. A psychological thriller in the tradition of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History--with shades of The Exorcist--A Good and Happy Child leaves you questioning the things you remember and frightened of the things you’ve forgotten. “Beautifully written and perfectly structured. . . . This novel is much more than The Omen for the latte generation, and Evans cleverly subverts expectations at every turn.” –Washington Post “[A] satisfying, suspenseful first novel. . . . Young George’s intriguing story unbalances the reader right up to the book’s deliciously chilling end.” —People “A scary, grown-up ghost story that combines Southern gothic with more than a twist of The Exorcist. . . . Combine[s] mind-bending storytelling with excellent prose.” —Portland Tribune “Think Rosemary’s Baby—plus . . . told in the kind of prose that mesmerizes, sweeping the reader along so fast that there’s no time to ask questions.” —Hartford Courant “[A] dazzling debut . . . part psychological thriller, part horror story.” —Chicago Tribune “Relat[es] his otherworldly suspense story with the cool, calm eye of a skeptic.” —Entertainment Weekly (A—)
The Wounded Woman
Author: Linda Schierse Leonard
Publisher: Ohio University Press
ISBN: 0804040028
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This book is an invaluable key to self-understanding. Using examples from her own life and the lives of her clients, as well as from dreams, fairy tales, myths, films, and literature, Linda Schierse Leonard, a Jungian analyst, exposes the wound of the spirit that both men and women of our culture bear—a wound that is grounded in a poor relationship between masculine and feminine principles. Leonard speculates that when a father is wounded in his own psychological development, he is not able to give his daughter the care and guidance she needs. Inheriting this wound, she may find that her ability to express herself professionally, intellectually, sexually, and socially is impaired. On a broader scale, Leonard discusses how women compensate for cultural devaluation, resorting to passive submission (“the Eternal Girl”), or a defensive imitation of the masculine (“the Armored Amazon”). The Wounded Woman shows that by understanding the father-daughter wound and working to transform it psychologically, it is possible to achieve a fruitful, caring relationship between men and women, between fathers and daughters, a relationship that honors both the mutuality and the uniqueness of the sexes.
Publisher: Ohio University Press
ISBN: 0804040028
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This book is an invaluable key to self-understanding. Using examples from her own life and the lives of her clients, as well as from dreams, fairy tales, myths, films, and literature, Linda Schierse Leonard, a Jungian analyst, exposes the wound of the spirit that both men and women of our culture bear—a wound that is grounded in a poor relationship between masculine and feminine principles. Leonard speculates that when a father is wounded in his own psychological development, he is not able to give his daughter the care and guidance she needs. Inheriting this wound, she may find that her ability to express herself professionally, intellectually, sexually, and socially is impaired. On a broader scale, Leonard discusses how women compensate for cultural devaluation, resorting to passive submission (“the Eternal Girl”), or a defensive imitation of the masculine (“the Armored Amazon”). The Wounded Woman shows that by understanding the father-daughter wound and working to transform it psychologically, it is possible to achieve a fruitful, caring relationship between men and women, between fathers and daughters, a relationship that honors both the mutuality and the uniqueness of the sexes.
On Becoming a F*cking Man
Author: Michael J. Ulrich
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
About the Book On Becoming a F*cking Man is spiritual book for men who do not go to church on Sunday but believe there is a God, but they do not give God much emphasis in their lives. This book discusses problems men have and gives them a spiritual perspective to deal with it. It does not use the terms “God,” “Jesus Christ,” or “Holy Spirit.” It only uses “Higher Power.” There is no discussion of religious principles or beliefs. If a man has an active spiritual life he will forgive, love his fellow man, be a sensitive man, stand up for what is right, and be at peace with himself. Join Michael J. Ulrich on this journey and find the peace within yourself. About the Author Michael J. Ulrich was born on June 13, 1949, and grew up in Western Washington. He graduated high school in 1967. Although a cradle Catholic and practicing Catholic, Michael’s religion has nothing to do with what he teaches you. Michael has been married twice and has two children. His late wife, Cynthia, died unexpectedly on 12/3/19.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
About the Book On Becoming a F*cking Man is spiritual book for men who do not go to church on Sunday but believe there is a God, but they do not give God much emphasis in their lives. This book discusses problems men have and gives them a spiritual perspective to deal with it. It does not use the terms “God,” “Jesus Christ,” or “Holy Spirit.” It only uses “Higher Power.” There is no discussion of religious principles or beliefs. If a man has an active spiritual life he will forgive, love his fellow man, be a sensitive man, stand up for what is right, and be at peace with himself. Join Michael J. Ulrich on this journey and find the peace within yourself. About the Author Michael J. Ulrich was born on June 13, 1949, and grew up in Western Washington. He graduated high school in 1967. Although a cradle Catholic and practicing Catholic, Michael’s religion has nothing to do with what he teaches you. Michael has been married twice and has two children. His late wife, Cynthia, died unexpectedly on 12/3/19.
Discovering the Inner Mother
Author: Bethany Webster
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062884468
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Sure to become a classic on female empowerment, a groundbreaking exploration of the personal, cultural, and global implications of intergenerational trauma created by patriarchy, how it is passed down from mothers to daughters, and how we can break this destructive cycle. Why do women keep themselves small and quiet? Why do they hold back professionally and personally? What fuels the uncertainty and lack of confidence so many women often feel? In this paradigm-shifting book, leading feminist thinker Bethany Webster identifies the source of women’s trauma. She calls it the Mother Wound—the systemic disenfranchisement of women by the patriarchy—and reveals how this cycle is perpetuated by wounded mothers who unconsciously pass on damaging beliefs and behaviors to their daughters. In her workshops, online courses, and talks, Webster has helped countless women re-examine their lives and their relationships with their mothers, giving them the vocabulary to voice their pain, and encouraging them to share their experiences. In this manifesto and self-help guide, she offers practical tools for identifying the manifestations of the Mother Wound in our daily life and strategies we can use to heal ourselves and prevent our daughters from enduring the same pain. In addition, she offers step-by-step advice on how to reconnect with our inner child, grieve the mother we didn’t have, stop people-pleasing, and, ultimately, transform our heartache and anger into healing and self-love. Revealing how women are affected by the Mother Wound, even if they don’t personally identify as survivors, Discovering the Inner Mother revolutionizes how we view mother-daughter relationships and gives us the inspiration and guidance we need to improve our lives and ultimately create a more equitable society for all.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062884468
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Sure to become a classic on female empowerment, a groundbreaking exploration of the personal, cultural, and global implications of intergenerational trauma created by patriarchy, how it is passed down from mothers to daughters, and how we can break this destructive cycle. Why do women keep themselves small and quiet? Why do they hold back professionally and personally? What fuels the uncertainty and lack of confidence so many women often feel? In this paradigm-shifting book, leading feminist thinker Bethany Webster identifies the source of women’s trauma. She calls it the Mother Wound—the systemic disenfranchisement of women by the patriarchy—and reveals how this cycle is perpetuated by wounded mothers who unconsciously pass on damaging beliefs and behaviors to their daughters. In her workshops, online courses, and talks, Webster has helped countless women re-examine their lives and their relationships with their mothers, giving them the vocabulary to voice their pain, and encouraging them to share their experiences. In this manifesto and self-help guide, she offers practical tools for identifying the manifestations of the Mother Wound in our daily life and strategies we can use to heal ourselves and prevent our daughters from enduring the same pain. In addition, she offers step-by-step advice on how to reconnect with our inner child, grieve the mother we didn’t have, stop people-pleasing, and, ultimately, transform our heartache and anger into healing and self-love. Revealing how women are affected by the Mother Wound, even if they don’t personally identify as survivors, Discovering the Inner Mother revolutionizes how we view mother-daughter relationships and gives us the inspiration and guidance we need to improve our lives and ultimately create a more equitable society for all.