02347cam a2200361 i 4500 283103058 TxAuBib 20050201120000.0 050201s1996||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 96-993 9781558505827 $10.00 1558505822 $10.00 TxAuBib rda Evans, Patricia M, 1944-, (Patricia Marie.) The Verbally Abusive Relationship : How to Recognize It and How to Respond / Patricia Evans. Expanded 2nd ed. Avon, Mass : Adams Media Corporation, 1996. 221 p : softcover ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-214) and index. 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. Almost everyone has heard of or knows someone who is part of a verbally abusive relationship--if they're not involved in one themselves. In "The Verbally Abusive Relationship," you'll find validation and understanding---it's not "all in your head"---and encouragement for your efforts to change the situation. In this expanded second edition, author Patricia Evans explores the damaging effets of verbal abuse on children and the family, and offers valuable insight and recommendations to therapists, as well as those who seek therapeutic support. 20050201. Verbal Abuse. Relationship Conflicts. Abuse. Conflict (Psychology.) Domestic Violence. Interpersonal Relations. Verbal Behavior.