{"title":"Patricia Evans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and practical guidance on navigating complex family dynamics, with a particular focus on communication and emotional health. Her work delves into recognising and addressing verbal abuse, empowering readers to foster healthier relationships within their families and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in compassionate understanding and clear, actionable advice, Evans’ books serve as valuable resources for anyone seeking to improve interpersonal connections and cultivate respect in parenting and family life. \u003cem\u003eThe Verbally Abusive Relationship\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her commitment to shedding light on often unspoken challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-verbally-abusive-relationship-expanded-third-edition-by-patricia-evans-9781440504631","title":"The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou deserve respect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 behaviour—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely new edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Verbally Abusive Relationship\u003c\/em\u003e puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433091547372,"sku":"9781440504631","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781440504631.jpg?v=1774765611"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patricia-evans.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}