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Description: Difficult Personalities by Hazel Edwards, Dr Helen McGrath We all have people in our lives who frustrate, annoy or hurt us. There are those who claim 'I'm always right!', workplace bullies, or obsessive or anxious personality types. And most of us hurt others occasionally, too. Four years in the writing, "Difficult Personalities" is a highly readable, extremely practical guide to dealing with the difficult personalities we encounter each day, as well as with our own. Authors Helen McGrath and Hazel Edwards include sections on personality styles, managing anxiety, dealing with anger, conflict management skills, rational thinking, and skills for romantic relationships. They offer strategies such as anger and conflict management, means of achieving empathy, optimism and assertion, and how to make decisions about difficult relationships. In addition to their own research, the authors base this book on the American Psychiatric Association's highly respected and widely used "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An indispensable guide to understanding--and living or working with--people whose behavior leaves you frustrated and confused We all have people in our lives who frustrate, annoy, or hurt us: workplace bullies, those who always claim to be right, or those with anxious or obsessive personalities. And most of us hurt others occasionally, too. Now, authors Dr. Helen McGrath, a clinical psychologist and professor, and Hazel Edwards, a professional writer, offer this highly readable, extremely practical guide to dealing with the difficult personalities we encounter every day--in others, and in ourselves. Taking the American Psychiatric Associations widely used Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) as its starting point, Difficult Personalities helpfully outlines over a dozen different personality traits and types, detailing their common characteristics and underlying motivations. It also equips readers with numerous strategies for dealing with difficult behavior, including: - Anger and conflict management - Optimism and assertion training - Rational and empathic thinking - Reexamining your own personality. Readers will also benefit from sections on making difficult decisions and maintaining romantic relationships. Perfect for anyone who has ever wished that other people came with a handbook, Difficult Personalities illuminates the personality differences that so often serve as barriers to cooperation in the workplace and harmony at home. Author Biography Helen McGrath completed her undergraduate degree and Diploma of Education at the University of Sydney and her Masters degree and Ph.D at Monash University. She is currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at RMIT University as well as a part-time senior lecturer in the School of Education at Deakin University. She also has a small private psychology practice in Cheltenham, Melbourne. Helen is a leading psychologist and educator with a particular interest and expertise in mental health, social skills and relationships. She is the author or co-author of 22 books for educators, psychologists and the general community. Acclaimed childrens author of over 200 titles, Hazel Edwards is best known for her popular classic Theres a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake. Review "A no-frills resource that is both easy to understand and highly informative... Whether the problem person is a chronic complainer, a fount of insults, or a perpetual martyr, you are guaranteed to find in-depth analysis, including what they do, why they do it, and strategies to help cope with that person in a positive, healthy way. The authors also have advice for people who recognize bothersome traits in themselves. McGrath and Edwards have avoided scientific jargon and created a handbook people can put to use immediately. Theres nothing difficult about this book, except for the subject it gracefully explicates."--Publishers Weekly "Gets to the heart of the matter and offers a real plan for change and coping."--Library Journal "Concise, well-organized advice that will help readers identify and deal more effectively with the troublesome people in their lives."--Albert Bernstein, PhD, author of Emotional Vampires: Dealing with People Who Drain You Dry, Dinosaur Brains: Dealing with All Those Impossible People at Work, and Am I the Only Sane One Working Here? "As a professional in the field of psychology, Im impressed with Difficult Personalities content and useful information. Its easy to read--both a good reference book and practical for anyone."--Martha Manning, PhD, author of Undercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface "Comprehensive information delivered in a straightforward manner, this book is a must read for those who wish to better understand and deal with the difficult people in their lives."--George K. Simon, Jr., PhD, author of In Sheeps Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People Review Text "A no-frills resource that is both easy to understand and highly informative... Whether the problem person is a chronic complainer, a fount of insults, or a perpetual martyr, you are guaranteed to find in-depth analysis, including what they do, why they do it, and strategies to help cope with that person in a positive, healthy way. The authors also have advice for people who recognize bothersome traits in themselves. McGrath and Edwards have avoided scientific jargon and created a handbook people can put to use immediately. Theres nothing difficult about this book, except for the subject it gracefully explicates." -- Publishers Weekly "Gets to the heart of the matter and offers a real plan for change and coping." -- Library Journal "Concise, well-organized advice that will help readers identify and deal more effectively with the troublesome people in their lives." -- Albert Bernstein, PhD , author of Emotional Vampires: Dealing with People Who Drain You Dry , Dinosaur Brains: Dealing with All Those Impossible People at Work , and Am I the Only Sane One Working Here ? "As a professional in the field of psychology, Im impressed with Difficult Personalities content and useful information. Its easy to read--both a good reference book and practical for anyone." -- Martha Manning, PhD , author of Undercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface "Comprehensive information delivered in a straightforward manner, this book is a must read for those who wish to better understand and deal with the difficult people in their lives." -- George K. Simon, Jr., PhD , author of In Sheeps Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People Review Quote "Concise, well-organized advice that will help readers identify and deal more effectively with the troublesome people in their lives." -Albert Bernstein, PhD, author ofEmotional Vampires: Dealing with People Who Drain You Dry,Dinosaur Brains: Dealing with All Those Impossible People at Work, andAm I the Only Sane One Working Here? "As a professional in the field of psychology, Im impressed withDifficult Personalitiescontent and useful information. Its easy to read-both a good reference book and practical for anyone." -Martha Manning, PhD, author ofUndercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface "Comprehensive information delivered in a straightforward manner, this book is a must read for those who wish to better understand and deal with the difficult people in their lives." -George K. Simon, Jr., PhD, author ofIn Sheeps Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People Details ISBN1615190139 Author Dr Helen McGrath Short Title DIFFICULT PERSONALITIES Language English ISBN-10 1615190139 ISBN-13 9781615190133 Media Book Format Paperback Publisher Experiment DEWEY 158.2 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-12 Subtitle A Practical Guide to Managing the Hurtful Behavior of Others (and Maybe Your Own) Imprint Experiment Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-01-12 NZ Release Date 2010-01-12 US Release Date 2010-01-12 UK Release Date 2010-01-12 Pages 304 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23910880;

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