Verbally Abusive Relationship : How to recognize it and how to Respond

English

ISBN: 1440504636

EAN: 9781440504631

Category: Psychology / Interpersonal Relations/Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication/Language Arts & Disciplines / Speech/

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Release Date: 02/03/2010

Synopsis: In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. Youll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead a happier, healthier life.In two all-new chapters, Evans reveals the Outside Stresses driving the rise in verbal abuse--and shows you how you can mitigate the devastating effects on your relationships. She also outlines the Levels of Abuse that characterize this kind of behavior--from subtle, insidious put-downs that can erode your self-esteem to full-out tantrums of name-calling, screaming, and threatening that can escalate into physical abuse.Drawing from hundreds of real situations suffered by real people just like you, Evans offers strategies, sample scripts, and action plans designed to help you deal with the abuse--and the abuser.This timely new edition of The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time!

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Verbally Abusive Relationship : How to recognize it and how to Respond

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Format: Paperback

Edition: 3

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.5 inches

Pages: 240