Reviews"A must-read for HSPs and for anyone who has ever struggled to understand, handle, and survive toxic people. Shahida has written a book that provides all the answers and information you could ever need in a wonderfully clear, relatable way. This is a book that I wish I had when I was trying to find my way through the minefield of being around toxic people. It will, surely, change lives." -- Annie Kaszina, PhD , emotional abuse recovery specialist, and author of Married to Mr. Nasty, "Outstanding work! Once again, Shahida masterfully blends her own insight and wisdom with evidence-based research and practical strategies for empowering survivors to heal from narcissistic abuse, and effectively disentangle themselves from toxic encounters with individuals that meet criteria for narcissistic or antisocial personality disorders. I regularly recommend Shahida's books to clients in my private practice, and without exception, they emphatically find her writings personally beneficial in multifaceted ways." --Athena Staik, PhD , licensed marriage and family therapist; and author of What a Narcissist Means When He Says " I Love You " on her www.psychcentral.com blog, Neuroscience and Relationships with Dr. Athena Staik, "With remarkable detail, corroborating science, and content vetted by a therapist, Shahida unravels the mystery of why so many highly sensitive people are vulnerable to the machinations of persons of disturbed character. A must-read for those looking to reclaim their lives and fulfill their true potential." -- George Simon, PhD , author of In Sheep ' s Clothing , Character Disturbance , How Did We End Up Here , and The Judas Syndrome, "Shahida has become the voice of our generation, a global expert, and a fearless thought leader. In this book, she not only illuminates the highly sensitive person (HSP) experience, she invites you to nurture your authentic self and discover how to use your 'superpowers' to thrive! If you are sensitive, intuitive, and attuned to the emotions and energy of others, you'll learn not only how to become wonderfully emotionally intelligent, but also how to change your life and our world for the better." -- Monica M. White, LMHC , licensed mental health counselor, "I'm a big Shahida fan. Her writing is thoroughly researched, cited, and written in a way that is engaging, witty, and oh-so knowledgeable. This book will help the beginner just realizing what narcissistic abuse is, as well as anyone fully educated and aware. I highly recommend this to therapists, lawyers, judges, and survivors." --Kristin Sunanta Walker , founder of Mental Health News Radio (MHNR) Network: the world's first podcast network dedicated to mental health, with over twelve million listeners, "Another invaluable recovery resource from Shahida Arabi. This book exposes new types of toxic personalities, offers practical advice for protecting yourself, and dives into the hidden strengths that so many survivors share. An essential guide that teaches us how to empower our empathy." --Jackson MacKenzie , author of Psychopath Free and Whole Again
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SynopsisReclaim your power from narcissists, manipulators, and other toxic people. If you're a highly sensitive person, or identify as an "empath," you may feel easily overwhelmed by the world around you, suffer from "people-pleasing," experience extreme anxiety or stress in times of conflict, or even take on the emotions of others. Due to your naturally giving nature, you may also be a target for narcissists and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit others for their own gain. So, how can you protect yourself? In The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide to Dealing with Toxic People , you'll learn evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you recognize and shut down the common manipulation tactics used by toxic people, such as gaslighting, stonewalling, projection, covert put-downs, and love bombing. You'll also discover targeted tips to protect yourself from the five main types of toxic people: Garden-variety boundary-steppers Crazymakers and attention-seekers Emotional vampires Narcissists Sociopaths and psychopaths Finally, you'll learn how to heal from toxic or narcissistic abuse, and find strategies for establishing healthy boundaries and a strong sense of self. If you're an HSP who is ready to take a stand against the toxic people in your life, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive., Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and those who identify as empaths are natural targets for narcissists, emotional vampires, and other controlling people due to their giving nature. The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People is a practical road map to help HSPs identify and deal effectively with toxic people--at work, in the family, in friendships, or in romantic relationships., If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP), you should know that your sensitivity and compassion are gifts to be honored and valued. But as an HSP, you may feel easily overwhelmed by the world around you, suffer from chronic people-pleasing, experience intense anxiety in times of conflict, and even take on the emotions of others. Your giving nature can also make you a target for narcissists, manipulators, and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit others for their own gain. So, how can you protect yourself? This essential guide offers practical skills, exercises, and reflections to help you identify and effectively deal with poisonous personalities. You'll find targeted tips for recognizing red flags and shutting down common manipulation tactics such as gaslighting, stonewalling, projection, and love bombing. Finally, you'll learn how to heal from narcissistic abuse, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate an unshakable sense of self. If you're an HSP who is ready to take a stand against the toxic people in your life, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive. Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberBF637.I48A73 2020