Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Each module includes video lessons and/or text-based content, structured reflection exercises, and a certificate of completion. Most courses also include a downloadable workbook (PDF). Check the curriculum section above for the specific format of this course.

Lifetime access. Once you enroll, the course is yours — no expiration, no subscription. Return to any module at any time.

No. GraceRoot courses are psychoeducational resources — not therapy, not counseling, and not a clinical treatment. They are designed to educate, inform, and support your healing process. They complement professional counseling and are often used as between-session resources by clients already in therapy, but they do not replace licensed clinical care. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

Yes. Every GraceRoot course offers a 3-pay installment option alongside the pay-in-full price. The installment plan carries no markup — you pay the same total either way, spread across three monthly payments. Select your preferred option at checkout.

Contact us at graceroot.institute@gmail.com with refund inquiries. We handle each request individually and will work with you to find the right solution.

Dr. Donetta Quinones, PhD, LPC, LMHC, is the CEO of Academic Research Solutions, Inc. and creator of the “Daring You to Be YOU! (DAREU2BU)” and “The Battle of the Bulge Begins in the Mind (BOBBIM)” programs, with 20 years of customer service experience and over a decade of research and training experience.

A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, specializing in English Literature and International Relations, she worked as a licensed commercial property and casualty insurance agent before completing a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology at Argosy University. Her interest in the mental health community led her to earn a Master of Science in General Psychology from Walden University and become certified as a Human Behavior Consultant from the Christian Coach Institute.

Dr. Quinones holds a Doctoral degree in Psychology from Walden University. Her exposure to the military community as a military spouse reinforces her commitment to bridging the gap between the behavioral health sector and those who need its services. She has published several personal and spiritual development journals to assist clients and the general public in making positive change in their lives.

Modules in this course range from approximately 60 to 95 minutes each. You move at your own pace — there are no deadlines or session windows. Most students complete the full course over 3–6 weeks.

Yes. A downloadable PDF workbook is included with enrollment. Once you enroll, it will be available in your student dashboard.

To earn your 6.0 CE credits, you must complete all 6 modules and then pass a 18-question comprehension post-test with a 70% minimum score. The post-test covers content from all modules. You have up to 3 attempts to pass. Once you pass, your CE certificate is automatically issued with the credentials of Dr. Donetta Quinones, PhD, LPC, LMHC.

For more details, see the post-test overview page.