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  • Gunnysacking

  • A Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Counteracting Emotional Stockpiling While Providing Support and Tactics for Victims and Perpetrators
  • By: Tamara Bergum
  • Narrated by: Kara Hayden
  • Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

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Gunnysacking

By: Tamara Bergum
Narrated by: Kara Hayden
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Publisher's Summary

Do trivial issues in your relationships seem to snowball into significant problems? If so, you might be dealing with gunnysacking—an emotional pattern where minor irritations accumulate and then explode, creating larger conflicts. An all-inclusive guide to identifying, understanding, and counteracting emotional stockpiling serves as a robust handbook for understanding this pervasive but often overlooked issue.

The book provides a detailed analysis of gunnysacking, from its conceptual origins to the many underlying causes, such as emotional avoidance, power dynamics, and even cultural influences. Learn to recognize the warning signs and grasp how this practice can derail communication and relationships, leaving victims emotionally scarred.

Yet, understanding the issue is just the first step. This comprehensive guide also delivers actionable advice for tackling gunnysacking head-on. Acquire skills to prevent emotional stockpiling through meaningful communication, setting appropriate boundaries, and fostering emotional openness. Plus, a specific segment focuses on helping victims rebuild emotional resilience and trust in their relationships.

Whether you're struggling with gunnysacking or looking to prevent it, this all-inclusive guide provides the strategies and resources you need to navigate towards healthier emotional landscapes and more fulfilling relationships.

©2023 Tamara Bergum (P)2023 Tamara Bergum

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