Difficult Personalities A Practical Guide to Managing the Hurtful Behavior of Others (And Maybe Your Own)

• Main Authors: McGrath, Helen (Author), Edwards, Hazel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York The Experiment 2010
• Subjects: Interpersonal conflict; Behavior modification; Communication > Social aspects; Social interaction
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• Physical Description: xi, 285 pages 20cm
• ISBN: 9781615190133

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 Association's 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.