{"product_id":"difficult-personalities-a-practical-guide-to-managing-the-hurtful-behavior-of-others-and-maybe-your-own","title":"Difficult Personalities: A Practical Guide to Managing the Hurtful Behavior of Others (and Maybe Your Own)","description":"An indispensable guide to understanding―and living or working with―people whose behavior leaves you frustrated and confused\nWe 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.\n\nTaking 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:\n\n• Anger and conflict management\n• Optimism and assertion training\n• Rational and empathic thinking\n• Reexamining your own personality.\n\nReaders 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.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1615190139\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1615190139.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Edwards, Hazel|Mcgrath, Helen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41703584104506,"sku":"DBV.1615190139.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1615190139-0.jpg?v=1790392282","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/difficult-personalities-a-practical-guide-to-managing-the-hurtful-behavior-of-others-and-maybe-your-own","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}