{"title":"Elaine Miller-Karas","description":"\u003cp\u003eElaine Miller-Karas explores profound themes of emotional healing and resilience, specialising in recovery from trauma such as parental abandonment and neglect. Her books offer insightful guidance rooted in psychological understanding, helping readers navigate difficult personal histories with compassion and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find practical tools and empathetic advice aimed at fostering self-discovery and growth. Her works illuminate paths towards inner strength and renewal, making them valuable companions in the journey of personal development and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"healing-from-parental-abandonment-and-neglect-by-elaine-miller-karas-9781648484964","title":"Healing from Parental Abandonment and Neglect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful approach to heal from abandonment trauma, break free from self-blame and shame, and rebuild trust—with yourself \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e the ones you love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Do you blame yourself for being abandoned or neglected as a child, or suffer from poor self-esteem, anxiety, or depression as a result? Do you have deep feelings of shame, defectiveness, and insecurity that impact your life and relationships? If so, you are not alone. These are common experiences for survivors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). But what happened to you as a child or young adult isn’t your fault. By understanding how you were affected, you can start on the path to healing and personal growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From family trauma expert and abandonment survivor Kaytee Gillis, \u003ci\u003eHealing from Parental Abandonment\u003c\/i\u003e offers a powerful, evidence-based approach that draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT) to help you develop a thorough understanding of what abandonment is and how it may have shaped who you are today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You’ll also learn skills to help you work through self-blame and shame, replace unhealthy behaviors with positive coping skills, form healthy boundaries, and reconnect with your true self. And finally, you’ll find exercises and activities to help you put what you’ve learned into action—so you can make lasting positive change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What happened in your past doesn’t have to define your future. If you’re ready to heal the invisible wounds of your childhood, this compassionate guide can help you get started today. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900373450988,"sku":"9781648484964","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781648484964-healing-from-parental-abandonment-and-neglect.jpg?v=1783404288"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elaine-miller-karas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}