Patricia Evans Bücher

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, Expanded Third Edition puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time!

Set against the backdrop of the serene Adirondack Mountains, the story unfolds at a retreat for young women of the Sanctity Covenant, where dark secrets simmer beneath the surface. Adel, an investigative journalist, goes undercover as a Creative Writing tutor to expose the cult-like organization, but her mission complicates when she falls for Grace, a woman facing pressure to conform to societal expectations. Together, they challenge their fates and explore their identities, seeking truth and love in a world that seeks to confine them.

Sudden fame leads Lily Larimer to retreat to McCall, where she confronts her past and her ex, Sam, who is now building a life with her wife, Sara. As Lily navigates her feelings for Alex, a captivating dance instructor, Sam and Sara face challenges in starting their family due to fertility issues. Amidst the summer's excitement at Lake Haven, hidden tensions arise, revealing that true happiness often appears unexpectedly. The intertwined journeys of these four women explore love, resilience, and the complexities of pursuing dreams.

Struggling with grief and family obligations in New Orleans, Sabine Rowan finds solace in romance novels until a family inheritance requires her to seek independence. Her journey leads her to a small Scottish village where she encounters Alden Wallace, a skilled restorer of historic homes. As she attempts to revive an abandoned lighthouse, both women confront their pasts and the possibility of new love. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Scotland, this story explores themes of healing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of connection.

Książka ta wprowadza czytelników w problem słownej agresji, analizując przyczyny jej wzrostu i sposoby zapobiegania. W trzecim rozszerzonym wydaniu autorka, Patricia Evans, pomaga rozpoznać przejawy napastliwych zachowań oraz uczy, jak skutecznie reagować na nie, aby poprawić jakość życia. Dwa nowe rozdziały omawiają czynniki zewnętrzne sprzyjające werbalnym atakom i oferują strategie na minimalizowanie ich negatywnego wpływu na relacje. Evans przedstawia różne poziomy słownej agresji, ilustrując je przykładami z autentycznych doświadczeń ludzi. Proponuje konkretne strategie i plany działania, które pomagają ofiarom przemocy stawić czoła agresji oraz jej sprawcom. Nowe wydanie przybliża metody rozpoznawania i radzenia sobie z napastliwymi zachowaniami, które prowadzą do emocjonalnego i psychicznego cierpienia. Słowny agresor definiuje drugą osobę, co często prowadzi do obwiniania i oskarżania w relacjach. Dla tych, którzy podejrzewają występowanie słownej agresji w swoich związkach, lektura tej książki może być kluczowa w zrozumieniu tego zjawiska i jego wpływu na życie.