The "inner critic" is often the internalized voice of a parent. Engel teaches techniques to confront and counter this voice with self-compassion.
Reflects "You are unlovable" or "Your needs don't matter". Healing Your Emotional Self: A Powerful Program...
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 The "inner critic" is often the internalized voice
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
Reflects "You are nothing without me" or "You are fragile".
Actively questioning long-held beliefs about your worth and recognizing them as projections of your parents' own limitations rather than truths about you.
This involves setting firm boundaries and realizing you are no longer responsible for your parents' emotions or approval. Phase 3: Creating a New, Healthy Mirror