Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role

Description

Rebecca C. Mandeville is an internationally recognized Family Systems expert, psychotherapist, and educator who coined the term “Family Scapegoating Abuse” (FSA) as part of her pioneering research on family scapegoating dynamics and dysfunctional family systems. In Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed, she explores the roots of family scapegoating and how the scapegoated adult survivor can free themselves from “false family narratives” and become the author of their own lives.

Via psycho-education, self-assessment tools, and practical steps and strategies, the author describes the abusive aspects of family scapegoating and it’s relationship with complex trauma (C-PTSD) and betrayal trauma, as well as ways to dis-identify and recover from the “family scapegoat” narrative.

In these pages you’ll discover:

• How to recognize and identify family scapegoating abuse (FSA) signs and symptoms
• Why scapegoated individuals have difficulty finding help
• How complex trauma (C-PTSD), and toxic shame impede FSA recovery
• Why the family “Empath” can end up scapegoated
• How to establish boundaries if your trauma response is “fawning”
• How to recover and realign with your true self

This life is the only one you’ll have, and your story is precious and unique. If you’re struggling to understand family scapegoat dynamics and want to recover and reclaim your “true self” identity, this book’s for you.

*FSA Self-Assessment is included but should not be used for diagnostic purposes.

**Clinicians and Coaches may also find this introductory book helpful. Please read the afterword for more information and resources.