Untethered- A Self-Work Journey™ to Break Free from the Web of Narcissistic Abuse

Untethered | A Self-Work Journey™ to Break Free from the Web of Narcissistic Abuse



Phases 1–6 of the Self-Work Journey™: From Survival to Sovereignty — One Chapter at a Time.

You didn't imagine it. You weren't too sensitive. You weren't too much.

You were in a web — and this workbook was written to help you find your way out.

Untethered is a 15-chapter, clinically-grounded workbook created by Dr. Sheena Ford, Ph.D., LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor and Trauma-Informed Therapist — designed to guide narcissistic abuse survivors from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, embodied healing, and a reclaimed sense of self.

Structured around the Hero's Journey and guided by the DHIELD™ Framework, each chapter meets you in the exact phase of healing you're in — and walks you gently forward.

📖 15 Chapters. Every Stage of Recovery:

Chapter 1 — The Ordinary World (What love was supposed to feel like)

Chapter 2 — The Call to Awareness (Noticing the narcissistic pattern)

Chapter 3 — The Trap of the Idealized Phase (Love bombing & emotional capture)

Chapter 4 — The Slow Fade (Devalue, gaslight & the erosion of trust)

Chapter 5 — The Discard Phase (When you're no longer useful)

Chapter 6 — The Hoover Hook (When they pull you back in)

Chapter 7 — Trauma Bonding (Why it's so hard to leave)

Chapter 8 — Untangling Shame & Self-Blame (Releasing the weight you were never meant to carry)

Chapter 9 — Reclaiming the Body (Somatic healing from narcissistic abuse)

Chapter 10 — Boundaries Without Apology (Saying no without guilt)

Chapter 11 — Inner Child Work (Meeting the parts that were starved of safety)

Chapter 12 — Redefining Love (Creating a new internal compass)

Chapter 13 — The Grief Work (Mourning the fantasy, not just the person)

Chapter 14 — Rebuilding Self-Trust (From gaslit to grounded)

Chapter 15 — The Return Home (Anchoring a new identity)

✅ Every Chapter Includes the Full DHIELD™ Structure:

• Psychoeducation — understand what happened and why
• Human Vignette — a relatable story so you know you're not alone
• Intervention & Instruction — a hands-on tool or activity you can use right away
• Embodied Practice — somatic exercises to bring healing into your body
• Layered Insight — guided journal prompts for deeper reflection
• Debrief — a self-assessment and closing reframe to anchor what you've learned

💡 Grounded in Five Therapeutic Frameworks: CBT • DBT • Somatic & Body-Based Approaches • Polyvagal Theory • Trauma-Informed Care

This Workbook Is For You If:

• You've left a narcissistic relationship but still feel stuck, confused, or on edge
• You've been gaslit so long you've stopped trusting yourself
• You're grieving someone who hurt you — and feel ashamed for missing them
• You're ready to stop surviving and start reclaiming who you were before
• You're a therapist or coach supporting clients through narcissistic abuse recovery

🌿 A Note on Safety This workbook explores difficult emotional terrain. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 at any time.

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