Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart

Let's Talk Narcissistic Abuse

Seeking Sanctuary: House to Heart

Show Notes

Guest: Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS.

Organization: Rising Beyond Power and Control.

In this episode we speak with licensed professional counselor and approved clinical supervisor, Sybil Cummin. Sybil specializes in victims and survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse, including the youngest witnesses. She has a small group therapy practice in Colorado and is the creator of Rising Beyond Power and Control, which is a membership community for women survivors of abusive relationships. Tune in as we discuss narcissistic abuse's impact on children, post-separation abuse, and the role the Church holds in walking alongside survivors.

Resources Mentioned by our Guest:

Rising Beyond Power and Control Community.

Rising Beyond Podcast.

Healing From Hidden Abuse by Shannon Thomas.

One Mom's Battle.

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