Complex Trauma & Narcissistic Abuse Resources
Echo, by Alexandre Cabanel, 1974. In Greek mythology, Echo was a nymph who fell in love with Narcissus, but she was cursed by Juno, and was only allowed to repeat back what was said to her. Narcissus died having wasted away looking at himself and Echo followed him shortly thereafter.
Books
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beatty
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil by M. Scott Peck
Was It Even Abuse? Restoring Clarity after Covert Abuse by Rose Bynum
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Treatment
In a perfect world there would be actual recovery centers for survivors, but we are a-ways away from that vision. For now, more options are emerging.
Narcissistic Abuse Referral Network (USA)
Complementary Modalities
EMDR
Somatic Work e.g., Somatic Experiencing
Family Constellation Work
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Soul Retrieval
Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Psychotherapy*
Craniosacral therapy
Myofascial release therapy
Flower essence therapy
* Use care when selecting a practitioner. Only work with mental health professionals who have experience with personality disorders. Most professionals do not adequately understand the nature of complex trauma, personality disorders, or recovering from narcissistic abuse.
