Ebook: The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing

Emotional abuse is the least understood form of abuse. The number of people who are emotional abusers or who become involved with partners who abuse them emotionally is phenomenal. In this book, [the author] shows us how to stop the cycle of abuse. [She] shows emotionally abused people how to help themselves, as well as showing emotionally abusive people how to stop abusing. [She] covers all aspects of emotional abuse, including the patterns that begin in childhood, teaching us how to identify and understand emotional abuse. This prescriptive book combines dramatic personal stories with action steps to heal. Focusing on the dynamics of an emotionally abusive relationship, [she also] provides strategies that will allow partners to work together to resolve their issues and stop the abuse. Her step-by-step program provides the skills needed to: Spot the warning signs that a partner is a potential abuser; Establish firmer boundaries and develop a stronger sense of self; Cope with the anger, stress, and insecurities that propel abuse; Confront the abuser when he or she becomes abusive; Stop blaming and start taking responsibility; Determine whether or not the relationship is worth saving; Prevent emotional abuse in the future.-Dust jacket.  Read more...