You Can't Say That to Me: Stopping the Pain of Verbal Abuse--An 8- Step Program

You can't say that to me! Can't you do anything right? I can't believe you would feed that junk to your child! What is this? And don't tell me it's a casserole I already know that. If you really cared about me you wouldn't behave this way. Sound familiar? Each of us occasionally feels the sting of very unpleasant language from those who are closest to us--spouses employers friends relatives. But frequent and repeated use of unanswerable questions scalding accusations sarcasm insinuations and even icy silence is more than simply unpleasant; it is abusive destructive and frequently leads to escalating arguments and physical violence. Suzette Haden Elgin creator of the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense has developed a unique and revolutionary way to break the cycle of verbal violence and eliminate it from your life--without ruining your marriage risking your job or alienating friends or loved ones. Dr. Elgin shows you how to neutralize verbal attacks and discourage future abuse with:
Hardcover: 224 pages

Publisher: Wiley (March 2 1995)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0471003956

ISBN-13: 978-0471003953

Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds