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Evans, Patricia.

The verbally abusive man--can he change? : a woman's guide to deciding whether to stay or go / Patricia Evans.

Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, ©2006.

xvii, 269 pages ; 22 cm

Coupling stories of abused women and abusive men from her own case studies, Evans gives you the tools you need to transform your relationship. Combining practical applications and the latest clinical research ... [the author] shows you how to empower yourself, improve your relationship, and change your life for the better.

Marital conflict.

Interpersonal conflict.

Abusive men.

Abusive men -- Behavior modification.

Invective.

Psychological abuse.

Conflict (Psychology)

Verbal behavior.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-263) and index.

Foreword / by William L. Higgins -- Introduction: The verbal abuser--can he change? -- About change -- The verbally abusive man and dream woman -- Types and origins of verbal abuse -- Does counseling help? : some therapists don't know -- Is change possible? -- The partner wants him to change -- What motivates him to change? -- How to prepare for the agreement -- How to present the agreement -- How to write the agreement -- Men seeking change -- The process of change -- He won't agree -- Has he changed? -- Choosing to stay or go -- Epilogue: change is essential.

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