Tina Paone, Ph.D., professor of counseling in the Department of Educational Counseling & Leadership, has recently published “Unbroken: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Me” a work that bridges clinical practice with narrative inquiry to explore the process of recovering from complex trauma.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field as a licensed clinician, supervisor, and counselor educator, Paone integrates professional expertise with a detailed examination of recovery dynamics. This publication is designed as a resource for mental health professionals, advocates, and survivors, providing a scholarly roadmap for identifying manipulative patterns and rebuilding the self after long-term emotional distress.
According to Paone, “Unbroken” moves beyond simple identification of toxic behaviors, and offers a research-informed approach to trauma recovery that emphasizes nervous-system regulation, the re-establishment of boundaries, and the importance of reclaiming personal identity. Paone’s work serves as both a contribution to the literature on interpersonal trauma and a practical guide for those navigating its aftermath.