Emotional Bank

In this provocative and intimate look at Covert Emotional Incest (CEI), Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, a leader in the field of traumatic stress and addiction, takes you on a moving and informative journey through her own experiences with this form of abuse. CEI, as she has defined it, is an elusive, emotional form of sexual abuse that occurs in a family system with the absence of direct genital contact. Being placed in the surrogate or substitute spouse role for a parent(s) is one of the primary tenets of CEI, but there is much more.

An emotional bank account operates in a similar fashion to a financial bank account. As explained in detail, when trust is overdrawn or accrued it directly affects relationships. Module 17 of 20.

The currencies for an emotional bank account include kindness, promises, and expectations. As Stephen R. Covey teaches, deposits and withdraws in your emotional bank account are based on how you manage these currencies. Module 18 of 20.

Do you know that your emotional agility can be mastered and improved, no matter your age? This book will teach and guide you through a set of proven techniques and methods to unleash your full potential that will sharpen and sculpt your emotional intelligence level. This book will be worth your time and money for the knowledge you gain.

If this resonates with you, you're not alone. Anxious attachment is a common struggle, but it doesn’t have to define your love life. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this book is designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward greater emotional security.

Today, many people are controlled by their emotions, which in turn affect different aspects of their lives. Most of us are guilty of allowing our emotions to impact our relationships, career, and well-being. This audiobook teaches and helps improve on your emotional intelligence. You will discover techniques to help you develop mindfulness, learn ways to boost your mood, identify situations when you shouldn’t be making decisions, and understand how emotional awareness will better your life.

There is a simple explanation for our inability to tolerate a narcissist's behavior. The basic reason why we start to feel off balance in our relationship with a narcissist revolves around something called the law of reciprocity.