In , psychotherapist Beverly Engel presents a comprehensive Mirror Therapy program designed to help adult survivors of emotional abuse or neglect repair their self-esteem and self-image . The guide below outlines the core stages and strategies found in the book. Phase 1: Understanding the Parental Mirror
Reflects "You are unlovable" or "Your needs don't matter". Healing Your Emotional Self: A Powerful Program...
Learning to provide for yourself what you missed as a child—such as empathy, validation, and comfort—effectively becoming your own nurturing parent. In , psychotherapist Beverly Engel presents a comprehensive
Mindfulness techniques to manage physical manifestations of emotional pain. Perspectives on the Program Healing Your Emotional Self: A Powerful Program...
Reflects "You are bad" or "You are unacceptable". Phase 2: Shattering the Distorted Reflection
The program concludes with specific "Mirror Therapy" assignments tailored to your unique history: