The Verbally Abusive Relationship. Expanded Third Edition: How to recognize it and how to respond

You deserve respect. 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. You'll 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 puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse one crucial step at a time!

Paperback: 240 pages

Publisher: Adams Media; Third edition (January 18 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9781440504631

ISBN-13: 978-1440504631

ASIN: 1440504636

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.7 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 12 ounces