<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An indispensable guide to understanding--and living or working with--people whose behavior leaves you frustrated and confused <BR>We 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. <BR>Taking 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: <BR>Anger and conflict managementOptimism and assertion trainingRational and empathic thinkingReexamining your own personality<BR>Readers 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.<BR><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>An indispensable guide to understanding--and living or working with--people whose behavior leaves you frustrated and confused</b> <p/>We 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. <p/>Taking the American Psychiatric Association's widely used<i> Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders </i>(DSM-IV-TR) as its starting point, <i> Difficult Personalities </i>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: <p/> - Anger and conflict management <br> - Optimism and assertion training <br> - Rational and empathic thinking <br> - Reexamining your own personality. <p/> Readers 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, <i> Difficult Personalities </i>illuminates the personality differences that so often serve as barriers to cooperation in the workplace and harmony at home.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A no-frills resource that is both easy to understand and highly informative... Whether the problem person is a chronic complainer, a fount of insults, or a perpetual martyr, you are guaranteed to find in-depth analysis, including what they do, why they do it, and strategies to help cope with that person in a positive, healthy way. The authors also have advice for people who recognize bothersome traits in themselves. McGrath and Edwards have avoided scientific jargon and created a handbook people can put to use immediately. There's nothing difficult about this book, except for the subject it gracefully explicates."--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i> <p/> "Gets to the heart of the matter and offers a real plan for change and coping."--<i><b>Library Journal</b></i> <p/> "Concise, well-organized advice that will help readers identify and deal more effectively with the troublesome people in their lives."--<b>Albert Bernstein, PhD</b>, author of <i>Emotional Vampires: Dealing with People Who Drain You Dry</i>, <i>Dinosaur Brains: Dealing with All Those Impossible People at Work</i>, and <i>Am I the Only Sane One Working Here</i>? <p/> "As a professional in the field of psychology, I'm impressed with <i>Difficult Personalities'</i> content and useful information. It's easy to read--both a good reference book and practical for anyone."--<b>Martha Manning, PhD</b>, author of <i>Undercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface</i> <p/> "Comprehensive information delivered in a straightforward manner, this book is a must read for those who wish to better understand and deal with the difficult people in their lives."--<b>George K. Simon, Jr., PhD</b>, author of <i>In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People</i><br>