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The nice girl syndrome

stop being manipulated and abused--and start standing up for yourself

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An edition of The nice girl syndrome (2008)

The nice girl syndrome

stop being manipulated and abused--and start standing up for yourself

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How women can overcome the pressure to please others and feel free to be their true selves Are you too nice for your own good? Do family members manipulate you? Do coworkers take advantage of you? If this sounds familiar, read The Nice Girl Syndrome. In this breakthrough guide, renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women recognize and leave emotionally abusive relationships, can show you how to take control of your life and take care of yourself. Engel explains that women today simply cannot afford to be Nice Girls, because women who are too nice send the message that they are easy targets and are much more likely to be victimized emotionally, physically, and sexually. She identifies the seven different types of Nice Girls and helps you understand which type or types might apply to you. Engel helps you determine whether the Nice Girl Syndrome is keeping you in an abusive relationship or in manipulative situations and helps you change Nice Girl beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back. Shows you how to confront the beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck in a Nice Girl act as you replace them with healthier, more empowering ones Includes inspiring stories of women Engel has worked with who have found the courage and strength to stop taking abuse and start standing up for themselves "This book will challenge, entertain, and empower its readers."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Written by renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women recognize and leave emotionally abusive relationships Filled with wise advice, powerful exercises, and practical prescriptions, The Nice Girl Syndrome shows you step by step how to take control of your life and be your own strong woman.

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J. Wiley & Sons
Language
English
Pages
245

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Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- and Start Standing up for Yourself
2010, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
Cover of: Nice Girl Syndrome
Cover of: Nice Girl Syndrome
Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- and Start Standing up for Yourself
2010, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
Cover of: The Nice Girl Syndrome
The Nice Girl Syndrome
2009, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Hoboken, NJ

Table of Contents

The high price of being too nice : the 7 types of nice girls
How did we get so nice?
The ten false beliefs that set women up to be used and abused
Stop putting others' needs and feelings ahead of your own
Stop believing that being nice will protect you
Stop worrying about what other people think of you
Stop trying to be perfect
Stop being gullible and naive
Start standing up for your rights
Start expressing your anger
Learn to handle conflict
Start facing the truth about people
Start supporting and protecting yourself
The four C's : confidence, competence, conviction, and courage.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Genre
Life skills guides., Popular works.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
155.6/33
Library of Congress
HQ1221 .E54 2008, HQ1221.E54 2008

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.
Number of pages
245

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL16656615M
Internet Archive
nicegirlsyndrome00enge
ISBN 13
9780470179383
LCCN
2008008382
OCLC/WorldCat
191245582
Library Thing
5342568
Goodreads
2859464

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