Sandra Felt, LCSW, is a Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work with more than 30 years' experience in private practice treating survivors of extreme childhood trauma. She speaks at national conferences and conducts training workshops related to healing from trauma and strengthening the true self.
"Beyond the Good-Girl Jail is a seminal book for both therapists
and clients. Wise, accessible, and filled with illustrative case
histories, it's more than just clear and instructive; it's a
page-turner that's hard to put down. Each chapter feels like a
revelation, adding depth and dimension to the perennial question of
what it is to become whole, real, and rooted in one's essential
self. The clear prose brings the reader to insight over and over
again—'aha, I really get that!' The poetry deepens the insight and
goes directly to the heart. This book is a treasure that is bound
to become a classic for both therapists and their clients. Brava,
Sandra!" —Joan Borysenko, PhDNew York Times bestselling author,
Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
"Beyond the Good-Girl Jail is a title at once provocative and
hopeful. Therapist Sandra Felt has written a very wise and
compassionate book for trauma survivors, many of whom struggle to
identify with—or even like—who they are. Using vignettes from her
own recovery, original poetry, and a depth of thoughtfulness, she
provides readers with concrete suggestions and benchmarks for
recovery that are founded on them as individuals rather than on the
rules and the desires of others." —Christine A. Courtois, PhD,
ABPP, psychologist in independent practice, national clinical
trauma consultant for Brightwater Landing, and author, It's Not
You, It's What Happened to You
"Beyond the Good-Girl Jail is an amazing book about the
transformation of beliefs that were supposed to make one happy only
to discover that they were meaningless. This is a book of
self-exploration and the courage it takes to live the life that
works for you. I highly recommend this well-written and
thought-provoking book for everyone who wants to live a life of
meaning and for those whose who truly want to find their true
selves. You won't be disappointed." —Robert J. Ackerman, PhD,
author, Perfect Daughters, and editor, Counselor magazine
"As Sandra Felt shows, the Good-Girl syndrome is a mask, a prison,
a trap that limits people's lives, deadens their relationships, and
drains them of energy. As I have often witnessed, it is also a
major source of physical and mental pathology. Sandra has written a
simple yet elegant guide to escaping the prison and finding the
true self that has so long languished underneath the mask. This
book will enhance your health." —Gabor Maté, MD, author, When
the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection
"I found this book to be comforting, personal, and supportive in
many ways. It helped me reflect on my own life, and my efforts to
be a whole person with a sense of self. I really appreciate how
Sandra interweaves her personal story with client examples, useful
information to expand core concepts, and her own poetry. What
affected me most in Sandra's book was her honesty. Time and again,
she shared about her choice points, revealing the depth of her
personal integrity and how she was able to bring her values and her
life choices into alignment. "While the book includes some of
Sandra's journey, I think her story is also every woman's story,
that we each must confront the same issues that Sandra confronts.
This book is a valuable tool for women finding their voice and
seeking their lost Self. I found it very inspiring... I think you
will, too." —Janae B. Weinhold, PhD LPC, co-author, Breaking
Free of the Co-dependency Trap, The Flight from Intimacy and
Healing Developmental Trauma
"Sandra Felt extends an invitation that should not be missed to
join her on a journey to examine and develop your 'true self.' She
includes detailed guidelines on ways to recognize, reconnect with,
rebuild, and return home to yourself. She demonstrates how to be
open to awakening moments and how to take risks in order to invite
aliveness and happiness into one's life. She creatively uses a
combination of personal anecdotes, case studies, and poetry to
demonstrate how to 're-story' one's life. Psychotherapists will
find the practical suggestions offered a useful resource to use
with their clients." —Don Meichenbaum, PhD, distinguished professor
emeritus, University of Waterloo, research director of the Melissa
Institute for Violence Prevention
"Sandra's book, Beyond the Good Girl Jail hits the target in
understanding what happens to children from painful families. Her
story is provocative, inspiring, and clear. Not only does it
explain the depth of confusion and emotional pain suffered by
children (and adult children) who are traumatized, it offers direct
and easy to understand tools for moving from pain to comfort and
from confusion to clarity. It is an empowering read. I highly
recommend this book." —Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, MS, CDC,
author, family therapist, public speaker, and founder of Onsite
Workshops
"The foundation of all healthy relationships is honest
self-awareness. Beyond the Good-Girl Jail lays that foundation in
concrete. It zeroes in on the heart of the matter." —Pat
Love, EdD, co-author, Never Be Lonely Again
"There are not enough superlatives to describe Beyond the Good-Girl
Jail. It is brilliant, well-written, practical, and user-friendly,
whether the reader is a psychotherapy client, a therapist, or
simply interested in bettering her life. The book reflects both
Sandra Felt's therapeutic acumen as well as the transparent
authenticity of her own healing process. This book is not formulaic
self-help Pablum but a work of tremendous depth and complexity
presented with remarkable clarity, wisdom, and compassion—a must
read." —Lorie Dwinell, LICSW WA, LCSW NM
"This insightful and warmly written book provides the keys to
unlock and free our muffled selves from our respective cages
and thereby finally and fully respond to all of life's
opportunities, challenges and joys...both inside and out."
—Gregory Boothroyd, PhD, LPC, professor emeritus, Western
Michigan University, co-author, Going Home: A Positive Emotional
Guide for Promoting Life-Generating Behaviors
"This is a book every woman must read. Sandra Felt is correct, it
has not been written before and it speaks to all of us women. I
started reading it and didn't want to put it down. It is a book
that you will keep and re- read. It is our 'get out of jail' card!
It's not a free get out of jail card—we have to do the work—but
Sandra offers the path." —Claudia Black, PhD, author, It Will Never
Happen to Me, Repeat After Me, and co-author The Missing Piece:
Solving the Puzzle of Self
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