47. Understanding, Refinding, and Rebuilding Our Sense of Self After Abuse

Do you want to learn about the different parts of the self? (02:43)

Do you want to know the signs that someone has lost their identity in a relationship? (07:39)

Do you want to know why abusive relationships cause us to lose our identity? (15:40)

Do you want to learn how to hold onto your identity in an abusive relationship? (18:03)

Do you want to learn how to rebuild your sense of self after an abusive relationship? (20:45)

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you because Dennae will be discussing these topics in our show today. In this episode there is also a detailed walk-through of a journaling exercise that can help you to rebuild your sense of self (25:10). 

Do you have a question that you want answered on the podcast? Are you interested coming to the show as a guest? Do you want to leave feedback? Reach us at podcast@unfilteredd.net

Meet Dennaé Dumas

Dennaé Dumas is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who is licensed in the states of New York and New Jersey. 

Dennaé is a culturally competent, trauma-informed psychotherapist who believes in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She works with individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships using a holistic approach to psychological and emotional wellness. Her clinical methods pull from many treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT, IMAGO, Gottman Method, mindfulness, trauma-informed practices, somatic treatments, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to offer the best care possible for her clients. 

Resources

• How to Reconnect With Your Core Values Guide

Suggested Readings

• 10 Ways to Love Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse
• 10 Simple Steps for Finding Happiness After Narcissistic Abuse
• 10 Ways to Grow as a Person After Narcissistic Abuse
• 10 Ways to Build Self-Esteem After Narcissistic Abuse
• 10 Ways to Trust Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse

Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com