{"product_id":"the-nice-girl-syndrome-isbn-9780470579909","title":"The Nice Girl Syndrome","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\u003e\"This 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  Acknowledgments.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Strong Women Aren't Nice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The High Price of Being Too Nice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 How did We Get So Nice?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Ten False Beliefs That Set Women Up to Be Used and Abused.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two From False Beliefs to Empowering Beliefs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Stop Putting Other's Feelings and Needs ahead of Your Own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Stop Believing That Being Nice Will Protect You.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Stop Worrying about What Other People Think of You.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Stop Trying to Be Perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Stop Being Gullible and Naive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Start Standing Up for Your Rights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Start Expressing Your Anger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Learn How to Handle Conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Start Facing the Truth about People.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Start Supporting and Protecting Yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three From Nice Girl to Strong Woman.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. The Four C's: Developing Confidence, Competence, Conviction, and Courage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEVERLY ENGEL,\u003c\/b\u003e an internationally recognized expert in emotional and sexual abuse, is the author of numerous successful books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Emotionally Abusive Relationship, Loving Him without Losing You\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHealing Your Emotional Self\u003c\/i\u003e. Engel has appeared on many national television shows, including \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has been featured in publications such as \u003ci\u003eO: The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Psychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post. \u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-help \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will find [Beverly] Engel’s elucidation of the four causes of ‘Nice Girl Syndrome’ and the ‘Seven Types of Nice Girls’ (e.g., Doormat, Pretender, Prude, Enlightened One) deeply funny and familiar. . . . This book will challenge, entertain, and empower its readers.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/p\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this breakthrough guide, internationally acclaimed therapist and emotional abuse expert Beverly Engel 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. Engel helps you determine whether the Nice Girl Syndrome is keeping you in an abusive relationship or in manipulative situations. She identifies the seven different types of Nice Girls and shows you how to tell which type or types you are. Through prescriptive action steps, Engel shows you how to confront the beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck in your Nice Girl act and how to replace them with healthier, more empowering ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help you in your journey from Nice Girl to fulfilled woman, Engel tells the inspiring stories of clients she has worked with who have found the courage and strength to stop being abused and who have broken free from those who manipulate, belittle, and take advantage of them. Filled with wise advice, powerful exercises, and practical prescriptions, \u003ci\u003eThe Nice Girl Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e will show you step by step how to be your own strong woman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990300868837,"sku":"NP9780470579909","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470579909.jpg?v=1761787263","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-nice-girl-syndrome-isbn-9780470579909","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}