{"product_id":"the-nice-girl-syndrome-stop-being-manipulated-and-abused-and-start-standing-up-for-yourself-9780470179383","title":"The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- And Start Standing Up for Yourself","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow women can overcome the pressure to please others and feel free to be their true selves\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you too nice for your own good? Do family members manipulate you? Do coworkers take advantage of you? If this sounds familiar, read \u003ci\u003eThe Nice Girl Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e. In this breakthrough guide, renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women recognize and leave emotionally abusive relationships, can show you how to take control of your life and take care of yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngel explains that women today simply cannot afford to be Nice Girls, because women who are too nice send the message that they are easy targets and are much more likely to be victimized emotionally, physically, and sexually. She identifies the seven different types of Nice Girls and helps you understand which type or types might apply to you. Engel helps you determine whether the Nice Girl Syndrome is keeping you in an abusive relationship or in manipulative situations and helps you change Nice Girl beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how to confront the beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck in a Nice Girl act as you replace them with healthier, more empowering ones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes inspiring stories of women Engel has worked with who have found the courage and strength to stop taking abuse and start standing up for themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis book will challenge, entertain, and empower its readers.--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women recognize and leave emotionally abusive relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with wise advice, powerful exercises, and practical prescriptions, \u003ci\u003eThe Nice Girl Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e shows you step by step how to take control of your life and be your own strong woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470179383\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/28\/2008 pg. 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2008 pg. 149\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beverly Engel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39462501712053,"sku":"9780470179383","price":27.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_ab322a7a-3d59-41bc-92eb-16022131403b.jpg?v=1615920331","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-nice-girl-syndrome-stop-being-manipulated-and-abused-and-start-standing-up-for-yourself-9780470179383","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}