The Manipulative Man: Identify His Behavior, Counter the Abuse, Regain Control - Softcover

Dorothy McCoy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593376235 ISBN 13: 9781593376239

Publisher: Adams Media, 2006

Synopsis

Conventional wisdom says that women are the manipulative ones - but tell that to the thousands of desperate women suffering at the hands of a manipulative man. Men can be just as sneaky, passive-aggressive, needy, underhanded, whiny, guilt-inducing, and emotionally demanding as women are accused of being - and more so!

As any woman in love with a manipulative man can tell you, it's not easy to get past his charm and your guilt to a place where you can see your relationship for what it is - out of balance, extraordinarily stressful, emotionally exhausting, and potentially dangerous. The Manipulative Man is a groundbreaking prescription for dealing with the manipulative men in your life by using:

• Tests to help you determine if you are involved with a mama's boy, narcissist, sociopath, or even a psychopath
• Techniques for defining and setting boundaries with your man
• Tools to help you improve their relationship
• And more!

In The Manipulative Man, acclaimed psychotherapist Dr. Dorothy McCoy shows you how to identify the type of manipulative man you're involved with, deal with the issues his behavior provokes, and, ultimately, salvage the relationship - or move on.

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About the Author

Dorothy McCoy Ed.D. (South Carolina) is an author, speaker, trainer, and a psychotherapist that has been in private practice for fifteen years. Specializing in social phobia, trauma, crisis intervention, victim sensitivity, and health, Dr. McCoy consults with law enforcement and non-profit organizations on issues ranging from wellness and cognitive-behavioral therapy to date rape and infant mortality. Dr. McCoy has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Carolina, a master's degree in Clinical Counseling from the Citadel, and a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sarasota. A member of the American Counseling Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, she's the author of From Shyness to Social Butterfly (The Wellness Institute, November 2002), the Ultimate Book of Personality Tests (Champion Press, June 2005) and Reversing Your Type II Diabetes (Champion Press, June 2005) as well as several self-published "issue" workbooks for patients.

Reviews

Did he promise you the stars and play you like a musical instrument?" Then you know the manipulative man. Psychotherapist McCoy presents a chilling exposé of 10 types of manipulators ("Mama's Boys," "Eternal Jocks," etc.) who prey on women's neediness and gullibility. This is not a feel-good book, yet it's compellingly readable. McCoy (The Ultimate Book of Personality Tests) is a police consultant, and her work may be what creates the grim undertone. She uses case studies from her counseling practice, blow-by-blow deconstructions of each type's manipulative techniques and tests to determine which type the reader may be dealing with. Most valuable are the chapters on narcissists and psychopaths. These predators are the most dangerous because they can make themselves seem so appealing, flattering and fun at the beginning of the relationship. The author also has good advice for women involved with violent manipulators. In all cases, McCoy warns, "You do not 'know' a manipulative man; he has worked diligently at spinning a web of contradictions, confusion and falsehoods." Wrapping up, McCoy offers suggestions for women seeking healthy relationships, noting those who are self-confident are less likely to fall for a charmer's manipulative wiles. (June 7)
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Edition details

• Publisher: Adams Media
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593376235
• ISBN 13: 9781593376239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256