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Susan Forward

生年: May 14, 1938 – New York, New York, United States

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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.

経歴と著者の歩み

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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名言

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Unloving mothers sear fear and inadequacy in their daughters’ hearts and minds
-What’s Holding Back Your Success? Could It Be Your Mother?
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Your responsibility is no longer to the negative expectations of your mother, but first and foremost to yourself
-What’s Holding Back Your Success? Could It Be Your Mother?
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You can start enjoying the real you, one who deserves and is capable of success
-What’s Holding Back Your Success? Could It Be Your Mother?
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I am not my mother, and you are not your mother
-How to Be a Good Mother When You Didn’t Have One
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Rest assured there is a loving parent inside of you
-How to Be a Good Mother When You Didn’t Have One
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A good mother is not expected to be perfect and self-sacrificing to the point of martyrdom
-How to Be a Good Mother When You Didn’t Have One
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A child who has to mother her own mother is often wise beyond her years but in reality she has been robbed of her childhood
-How to Be a Good Mother When You Didn’t Have One

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"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"

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