
\"The Gaslighting Workbook: When Reality Isn’t Real\" by Amanda K. Koss is a practical, empowering guide designed to help individuals recognize, process, and heal from the damaging effects of gaslighting. Gaslighting—a form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you question your memory, perception, or sanity—is explored in depth, with the workbook breaking down how it works, why it happens, and how it erodes a person’s self-trust over time. Koss structures the book as an interactive healing tool, offering exercises, reflection prompts, journaling activities, and coping strategies that guide readers step by step toward reclaiming their sense of self and confidence. The book not only teaches readers how to identify the patterns and tactics of gaslighters (such as denial, contradiction, or shifting blame) but also explains the psychological impact—confusion, self-doubt, isolation, and anxiety—that results from prolonged exposure to this abuse. Koss emphasizes that recovery requires rebuilding one’s inner reality, reconnecting with personal truth, and learning to establish healthy boundaries. Drawing on principles from trauma recovery and cognitive-behavioral techniques, the workbook helps readers challenge distorted thinking, affirm their own experiences, and gradually replace fear and doubt with strength and clarity. It also offers guidance on navigating relationships—whether that means setting boundaries with manipulators, seeking support networks, or walking away from toxic environments. Ultimately, The Gaslighting Workbook is more than just an educational resource—it is a therapeutic companion for survivors, giving them the tools to rebuild trust in themselves, regain their autonomy, and rediscover a grounded, authentic sense of reality.