Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them — How to Stop Them

Our New World of Adult Bullies reveals the predictable patterns of behavior that bullies follow, regardless of their demographics and situation. It offers practical strategies to prevent bullies from taking over and stop the behavior before it starts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2024
Publisher: Health Communications

Our New World of Adult Bullies connects the dots to show how bullies at all levels of society follow the same predictable patterns of behavior. Bullies exist everywhere: families, workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, politics and government, and organizations of all types and sizes. And in a media landscape where conflict, crisis, chaos, and fear reign supreme, every day we see the worst behavior of celebrities, politicians, and other public figures who serve as role models. Winners and losers. Friends and enemies. Heroes and villains. People with high-conflict personalities think almost solely in these extremes. They regularly express unmanaged emotions, routinely blame others, and do harmful things that 90% of people would never do. Bullies share these characteristics, plus a drive to dominate or destroy their victims. But all bullies act in the same highly predictable patterns, regardless of their demographics and situation. By focusing on the ten hidden powers bullies employ—from their unrestrained nature and bully story to manipulating emotions and playing the victim—Bill Eddy unpacks the way bullies rely on primitive emotions and nonverbal behavior. He helps readers spot these behaviors and offers practical actions before they become immobilized by helplessness, blame, and shame. In today's world, we all may have an adult bully in our lives sooner or later. For anyone who has a bully in their life now, for professionals who counsel victims of bullying, and for anyone who is concerned about the fraying of our culture and society, this book gives effective strategies to prevent bullies from taking over. Eddy's six-step approach includes useful advice on how to: Recognize the patterns of bully behavior Pull the plug on the bully's story Set limits with the bully Communicate assertively with the bully Seek support from others who have been bullied or are concerned about bullying Take care of yourself emotionally and physically In conclusion, Our New World of Adult Bullies is a powerful and insightful book that sheds light on the hidden powers of bullies and offers practical strategies for preventing them from taking over our lives. Whether you are a victim of bullying, a professional who counsels victims, or simply someone who cares about the fraying of our culture and society, this book is a must-read.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780757325106