The verbally abusive relationship : how to recognize it and how to respond /

The verbally abusive relationship : how to recognize it and how to respond /

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Author / Creator:	Evans, Patricia.
Edition:	Expanded 2nd ed.
Imprint:	Holbrook, Mass. : Adams Media Corporation, ©1996.
Description:	221 pages ; 22 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Verbal self-defense. Interpersonal conflict. Interpersonal communication. Conflict (Psychology) Verbal behavior. Conflict, Psychological Domestic Violence Interpersonal Relations Verbal Behavior Interpersonal communication. Interpersonal conflict. Verbal self-defense.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13171475

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ISBN:	1558505822 9781558505827
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-214) and index. committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library
Summary:	If you or someone you know answers "yes" to one or more of the following questions, this book is required reading: a) Does your partner seem irritated or angry at you several times a week? -- b) Does he deny being angry when he clearly is? -- c) Do your attempts to discuss feelings of pain or emotional distress leave you with the feeling that the issue has not been resolved? d) Do you frequently feel perplexed and frustrated by his responses, as though you were each speaking a different language? In this book, you'll find validation and understanding -- "it not all in your head"--And encouragement for your efforts to change the situation. In this second edition, Patricia explores the damaging effects of verbal abuse on children and the family, and offers valuable insight and recommendations to therapists, as well as those who seek therapeutic support.

Table of Contents:

Evaluating your own experience
Two kinds of power: a broad perspective
Personal power: a look at reality II
The abuser and the abusive relationship: a look at reality I
The consequences of verbal abuse
The partner's feelings
Obstacles and indicators
Characteristics and categories of verbal abuse
The anger addict
Conditioning and the partner
The recognition of verbal abuse and asking for change
Responding with impact to verbal abuse
Recovery
Looking back
The underlying dynamics: some reasons why
About therapy
and for the therapist
Children and verbal abuse
Frequently asked questions.