Susan Forward
Né(e): May 14, 1938 – New York, New York, United States
Susan Forward was an American therapist and self-help author known for writing about family dysfunction, emotional abuse, and unhealthy relationships. Her best-known books include Toxic Parents, Emotional Blackmail, and Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them, works that became widely read bestsellers in popular psychology.
Biographie et Parcours de l'Auteur
Susan Forward was a Los Angeles-based therapist and bestselling self-help author whose authority came first from clinical work. Her professional turning point arrived when she volunteered at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute; staff recognized her skill with patients and brought her on in a paraprofessional role. She then attended the University of Southern California, earned a master’s degree in psychiatric social work, became a licensed clinical social worker, and later completed a PhD in psychology. From there she built a career as a therapist, consultant, and instructor across Southern California psychiatric and medical settings, while also developing a private practice centered on relationship, trauma, and family issues. ((https://susanforward.com/therapist))
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Men who hate women & the women who love them
Susan Forward
Escape toxic love: recognize emotional abuse, reclaim your power.
Toxic Parents
Susan Forward
A powerful guide to healing from parental abuse and reclaiming your life, offering strategies for overcoming toxic family dynamics.
Emotional Blackmail
Susan Forward & Donna Frazier
A powerful guide to recognizing and combating manipulation in relationships, offering tools to break free from emotional blackmail.
Men who hate women & the women who love them
Susan Forward
Escape toxic love: recognize emotional abuse, reclaim your power.
Toxic Parents
Susan Forward
A powerful guide to healing from parental abuse and reclaiming your life, offering strategies for overcoming toxic family dynamics.
Emotional Blackmail
Susan Forward & Donna Frazier
A powerful guide to recognizing and combating manipulation in relationships, offering tools to break free from emotional blackmail.
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Heal from mom's narcissism & adoption trauma
Heal from mom's narcissism & adoption trauma
This learning plan addresses the profound and often invisible impact of being raised by a narcissistic mother combined with adoption trauma, which can create deep-rooted patterns of depression, anxiety, and Complex PTSD. Adult women who experienced these dual traumas often struggle with relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation without understanding why. This program offers science-backed healing strategies specifically designed to help you understand your past, rewire your brain, and reclaim your authentic self.
Heal from emotionally unavailable parenting
Heal from emotionally unavailable parenting
This plan is designed for adults who grew up with emotionally distant or immature caregivers and struggle with self-worth or relationship patterns. It provides a structured path to move from survival-based coping mechanisms to a life of secure attachment and authentic connection.
Manage Toxic People & Set Firm Boundaries
Manage Toxic People & Set Firm Boundaries
This plan is essential for anyone feeling drained by manipulative relationships or struggling to maintain personal limits. It provides practical tools for professionals and individuals to regain control through assertive communication and emotional healing.
Better parent & self: mindset & communication
Better parent & self: mindset & communication
This plan is designed for parents seeking to break reactive cycles and build deeper emotional connections with their children. It provides a roadmap for personal growth and practical communication tools that benefit any family dynamic.
Parenting, Communication, Memoir & Creativity
Parenting, Communication, Memoir & Creativity
This interdisciplinary plan bridges the gap between effective interpersonal communication and creative self-expression. It is ideal for parents and writers seeking to heal family dynamics while mastering the art of storytelling to share their personal truths.
Master Self, Psychology & Relationships
Master Self, Psychology & Relationships
This path is essential for individuals seeking to move beyond surface-level self-help into deep psychological transformation. It is designed for those who want to master their emotional responses and improve their interpersonal dynamics through science-backed methods.
Heal shame & master conflicts
Heal shame & master conflicts
Shame and unresolved conflicts damage relationships, career growth, and mental health, yet most people never learn the skills to address them effectively. This learning plan combines research-backed approaches from psychology, negotiation science, and relationship studies to help anyone struggling with self-criticism, avoiding difficult conversations, or feeling stuck in recurring conflicts. Whether you're navigating workplace tensions, personal relationships, or your own inner critic, these skills are fundamental to living authentically and building meaningful connections.
Voix de la Communauté
"I consider Susan Forward to be among the foremost therapists of our age"
— John Bradshaw
"Susan Forward's wisdom and compassion shines through in this excellent guide for women about a potentially devastating experience in their lives"
— Susan Jeffers
"Riveting! Once again, Susan Forward has shone a light on relationships in her uniquely compassionate and dramatic way"
— Barbara De Angelis
"Susan Forward does it again with this powerful book that will go a long way toward helping women regain their balance and self-esteem"
— June M. Reinisch
"Breathe a sigh of relief! Susan Forward helps you identify and correct an intensely destructive and confusing pattern of relating with those you love"
— Susan Jeffers
"Once again Susan Forward has identified an important issue that has been calling out for her expertise and unique perspective"
— Beverly Engel
Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
