Emotional and verbal abuse has devastating consequences. Self-esteem is broken, new and often harmful behaviors are formed and lives are changed forever, and not for the better. Emotional and verbal abuse affects people from all walks of life. It affects children, the elderly and impacts both women and men in relationships when one partner victimizes the other. Emotional and verbal abuse is also prevalent in the workplace and many institutions.In fact, in any group of people where ...

In our fast-paced, impersonal world, we all need to love ourselves a little. We need to find some worth within us, to believe that we are capable of loving and being loved. We need to know we have a reasonable chance of achieving our goals and making our way through the maze of life’s challenges.But what happens when our view of ourselves becomes totally distorted from reality? What happens when we falsify who we are and create an image that, while grand and important, has no root ...

"Beware of the Narcissist: Mastering the Art of Identifying and Counteracting Narcissism in Relationships and in One Self" uniquely merges two insightful books into one indispensable guide, offering a comprehensive understanding of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) from both an interpersonal and personal standpoint. This two-in-one volume, authored by Michael Wright and Larry Tate, becomes an essential tool for navigating the complexities of narcissism.In the...

"Emotional and Verbal Abuse Recovery Plan" is a consolidated resource of six insightful books, providing a comprehensive guide to overcoming the challenges of toxic relationships and codependency. The collection begins with Frank James' "Emotionally Abusive Relationships," which explores the psychology of abusers and their impact on victims, and "Overcoming Codependency," offering strategies for personal healing and transformation....

Research on Schools, Neighborhoods, and Communities: Toward Civic Responsibility focuses on research and theoretical developments related to the role of geography in education, human development, and health. William F. Tate IV, the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and former President of the American Educational Research Association, presents a collection of chapters from across disciplines to further understand...

The Lectures On Faith are among the oldest of LDS writings. They formed the basis for doctrinal studies in the School for Elders during the winter of 1834-35 and, ever since, have been highly valued in the Church.This book first explores the authorship and history of the lectures, addressing such questions such as what they are, who wrote them, who delivered them, and when they were given. Then after outlining the publication history of the lectures, including editions cur...