Victory Over Verbal Abuse: A Healing Guide to Renewing Your Spirit and Reclaiming Your Life

by Patricia Evans

Overview

"You're too sensitive."
"You'll never amount to anything."
"You're crazy."

If this is what you hear—from your spouse, your parent, your boss—then you've been the victim of verbal abuse. This insidious behavior permeates our culture—from the privacy of our own homes to the public glare of our schools, workplaces, and other institutions.

But you don't have to live with it. In this groundbreaking companion to her bestselling The Verbally Abusive Relationship, acclaimed public speaker, educator and author Patricia Evans brings you the tools you need to triumph over verbal abuse, no matter where or how you encounter it.

She'll guide you step by step through a powerful healing process that provides:

• A thorough review of available therapies
• Strategies for dealing with abusers
• Positive messages of support and encouragement
• Inspiring affirmations for every week of the year

With Patricia's help, you'll achieve the clarity you need to build a new life—far from senseless accusations, wounding words, and confusing comments that have taken an untold toll on your psyche. You'll find validation, and learn to believe in yourself—and a better future—once more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440525803
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	12/18/2011
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	976,463
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Patricia Evans is the bestselling author of four books, including The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out, Controlling People, and The Verbally Abusive Man: Can He Change? A highly acclaimed interpersonal communications specialist, public speaker, and consultant, Evans has appeared on Oprah, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, She Knows, and on numerous national radio programs. Her work has been featured in Shape, Newsweek, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Evans lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and can be reached via her website at VerbalAbuse.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Part 1 Recovery from Verbal Abuse 1

1 Validation 3

2 Recovery from Verbal Abuse 21

3 Recovery, Discovery, and Beyond 43

4 A Positive Perspective 49

5 Healing Therapies and More 61

6 Achieving Victory over Verbal Abuse 83

Part 2 Weekly Affirmations 89

7 A Journey Through Time, One Week at a Time 91

Index 209

About the Author 220