The Dbt Workbook for Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting - by Katelyn Baxter-Musser (Paperback)

About the Book

Victims of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting often experience overwhelming feelings of shame, guilt, humiliation, and a belief that they are fundamentally flawed as a person. Survivors of this abuse need tools to heal and rebuild their sense of self-worth. This powerful workbook teaches readers proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to heal from narcissistic abuse, regulate emotions, set effective boundaries, and build healthy relationships.

Book Synopsis

Heal from narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, regulate emotions, set effective boundaries, and build healthy relationships with this powerful, evidence-based workbook.

Are you caught in an emotionally abusive relationship with a narcissist, or attempting to recover from one? Are you being gaslit by an intimate partner, family member, or coworker? Narcissistic abuse and gaslighting can have devastating impacts on mental health and well-being. You may experience feelings of shame, guilt, humiliation, and even a sense that something is fundamentally wrong with you. Even if you've managed to escape the abusive dynamic, the emotional, physical, and psychological impact can carry on long after the relationship ends. So, how can you start healing?

Using this empowering workbook, you'll learn practical skills grounded in proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)--the go-to treatment for achieving emotional balance--to help you heal and move forward after narcissistic abuse. Throughout the book, you'll find targeted exercises for specific trauma symptoms to help you rebuild your shattered self-esteem and confidence, learn how to trust again, and make certain you can recognize red flags in the future. You'll also discover essential and easy-to-apply mindfulness skills for developing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and managing negative thoughts.

After enduring the hell of narcissistic abuse, it can be easy to lose hope--or even lose your sense of self. If you're ready to start healing your emotional wounds so you can finally move on, this gentle guide can help you replace the guilt, self-doubt, and shame of abuse with self-esteem, unshakable confidence, and trust.

Review Quotes

"Baxter-Musser coherently identifies the signs to look for in a narcissistic gaslighting relationship, and provides tangible strategies to heal from them. The included DBT worksheets and self-compassion exercises provide meaningful ways to guide an individual from the dark to a place of health and healing. This is an easy-to-follow manual that may be used as an aid within a therapy session or as a self-help guide.
--Stephanie Glitsos, LCSW, specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality in the Veteran population--Stephanie Glitsos, LCSW

"I highly recommend this workbook for anyone needing skills and support after enduring narcissistic abuse and/or gaslighting from someone in their life. This book is written to be a self-help guide or, better yet, to be used with the guidance of a trained therapist. This workbook does a wonderful job of incorporating the skill of self-compassion, which is crucial for survivors in managing the emotional toll of narcissistic abuse. This book provides hope for the reader that it is possible to regain your inner strength and move forward.
--Molly Dean, LCSW, PMH-C, owner of A New Path Psychotherapy Services--Molly Dean, LCSW, PMH-C

"Katelyn has written the best workbook I have ever read. In addition to well-researched and ordered content, she writes so that the layperson can easily access and utilize the important concepts in the text, while providing the depth needed for professionals. Her thematic organization and compassionate style encourage readers to become engaged learners as they make their way through the text. This book has the opportunity to change lives.
--Cindy J. LeMieux, LCSW, therapist in private practice; DBT-certified and trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and polyvagal theory; and Reiki master--Cindy J. LeMieux, LCSW

"Katelyn instills hope that you can recover from narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, and provides a clear path forward to reclaiming yourself. The workbook is packed with evidence-based tools that will help you manage your emotions and rebuild your self-worth. The information and exercises in this workbook are a gift to survivors. Our field has needed a book like this for a long time."
--Jaime Castillo, LCSW, founder of Find Your Shine Therapy, and author of What Happened to Make You Anxious?--Jaime Castillo, LCSW

"Katelyn Baxter-Musser is a seasoned therapist who is committed to working with women and those who have experienced abuse. This is the book she was meant to write. It is a comprehensive, clear, and user-friendly guide--full of information, ideas, and exercises to promote the healing process. If an individual has experienced narcissistic abuse, this is the place to begin the healing journey. I will recommend this to many clients.
--Nancy J. Abel, LCSW, LADC, psychotherapist in private practice in South Portland, ME; and coauthor of Treating Addictions with EMDR Therapy and the Stages of Change--Nancy J. Abel, LCSW, LADC

"Such an affirming and necessary resource for anyone who has experienced narcissistic abuse and gaslighting; with practical insights and clinical tips you can use independently or with a clinical provider. This timely workbook will help you harness the effectiveness of DBT, find healing, and empower you to move forward. Katelyn provides empathic guidance and essential skills you can immediately integrate to claim a renewed sense of self.
--Melanie Sosinski Brown, LCSW, LADC, CCS, specializes in navigating developmental trauma and addiction recovery--Melanie Sosinski Brown, LCSW, LADC, CCS

"This workbook comprehensively helps survivors of narcissistic abuse challenge within themselves the harmful messages they have received from narcissistic individuals. Combining tried-and-true dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques from a trauma-informed lens will allow readers to start practicing these skills from the comfort of their own homes. This is a great resource for individuals wanting to delve deeper into healing from narcissistic forms of abuse and gaslighting.
--Lori Kucharski, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CEDS-C, EMDRIA-certified therapist, consultant, and training/credit provider--Lori Kucharski, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CEDS-C

About the Author

Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, C-DBT, is a licensed clinical social worker, an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) consultant, and is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)-certified through Evergreen Certifications. In addition to her private practice, she is a national presenter for PESI, having trained thousands of mental health professionals on DBT, trauma, intimate partner violence, and mindfulness.