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The Emotionally Absent Mother
Introduction to the Second Edition
Part I: What We Need from Mother
2. The Many Faces of the Good Mother
3. Attachment: Our First Foundation
Part II: When Mothering Goes Wrong
5. Mommy, Where Were You?
6. Living with an Emotionally Absent Mother
7. Childhood Emotional Neglect and Abuse
8. What’s Wrong with Mother?
Part III: Healing Mother Wounds
9. The Process of Healing
10. Connecting with Good Mother Energy
12. Psychotherapy: Mother Issues and Mothering Needs
13. More Healing Steps and Practical Strategies
Appendix: Three Mothers, Three Messages: A Guided Visualization
Praise for The Emotionally Absent Mother
"The Emotionally Absent Mother" is a self-help book that explores the impact of maternal emotional absence on individuals and offers guidance for healing and self-discovery. Through personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and therapeutic exercises, the book helps readers understand the effects of maternal emotional neglect on their development and relationships. It offers strategies for recognizing and addressing the wounds caused by maternal absence, fostering self-compassion, and building healthier connections with oneself and others. "The Emotionally Absent Mother" serves as a resource for individuals seeking to understand and overcome the lasting effects of maternal emotional neglect.