A Date With Darkness Podcast is hosted by Dr. Natalie Jones, Psyd, LPCC, a licensed psychotherapist in California. Join Dr. Jones for an intimate discussion about the effects of abuse dynamics and healing from relationship trauma.

Author and psychotherapist Beverly Engel, LMFT joins us today, to discuss her experience in working with abuse victims. Beverly has been in practice for over 40 years and has written over 23 books about abuse. She joins us today to discuss her recently released books, and offers suggestions on how abuse impacts us, when our trauma becomes pathological, and why self-compassion is so important. 

Connect with Beverly Engel, LMFT at: https://www.beverlyengel.com

Resources:

The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused and Start Standing Up for Yourself

The Emotionally Abused Woman: Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself

I'm Saying No!: Standing Up To Sexual Assault, Sexual Harrassment, And Sexual Pressure

It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself From the Shame of Childhood Abuse With the Power of Self-Compassion

The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing

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