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Dealing with Bullies as an Adult

Bullies grow up too, and sometimes they don't change. Here are a few recommended titles to help you recognize and cope with bullies in your adult life.

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  • The Bully at Work

    What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job

    Namie, Gary
    Namie is one of the pioneers in the field of researching workplace bullying, and this is a straight-forward guide to identifying and addressing common workplace dynamics and personalities that create a hostile professional environment.
    Book, 2009Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks, c2009. — 650.13 NAMIE
  • Beyond Bullying

    Breaking the Cycle of Shame, Bullying, and Violence

    Fast, Jonathan,
    In a fascinating and readable way, Fast takes a broad look at the bullying and reactive behaviors we see in the world and makes the argument that these arise out of the experience of shame.
    Book, 2016New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016] — 152.44 FAST
  • Stop Signs

    Recognizing, Avoiding, and Escaping Abusive Relationships

    Fairweather, Lynn, 1974-
    Written for women and with lessons applicable to all genders who might be in a relationship or heading toward a relationship with an abusive partner.
    Book, 2012Berkeley, Calif. : Seal Press, c2012. — 362.8292 FAIRWEATHER
  • The Empathy Trap

    Understanding Antisocial Personalities

    McGregor, Jane
    Sometimes it can be helpful to name the "problem people" in our lives, and this readable book looks at one type - the sociopath - in particular, and how we can identify and avoid them.
    eBook, 2013London : SPCK, 2013. — Overdrive eBook
  • No me maltrates

    [cómo detener y poner límites al maltrato verbal]

    Stamateas, Bernardo
    Los que han sido víctimas del abuso verbal saben que causa heridas invisibles, y que los efectos pueden durar la vida. Este libro comparte con sus lectores algunos métodos para prevenir los ataques verbales y como identificar los motivos de este…
    Book, 2014Barcelona Ediciones B 2014 — SPA 158.2 STAMATEAS
  • Ronson takes on bullying in the digital age with these relatable anecdotes that examine how everything we do can explode online in ways that are chilling. An excellent primer for understanding why cyberbullying isn't something that just affects…
    Book, 2015New York : Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2015. — 152.44 RONSON
  • The Gift of Fear

    [and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence]

    De Becker, Gavin
    A classic guide to learning to listen to our gut instinct, that intuitive voice that tells us something - or someone - means us harm, and how to mitigate it.
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2006[Beverly Hills, Calif.] : Phoenix Books, 2006. — Overdrive eAudiobook
  • Defusing Angry People

    Practical Tools for Handling Bullying, Threats, and Violence

    Fauteux, Kevin, 1953-
    An insightful, readable book drawn from the author's experiences, with concrete advice for dealing with the angry people we interact with every day.
    Book, 2011Far Hills, NJ : New Horizon Press, c2011. — 152.47 FAUTEUX
  • Sometimes people are bullies in ways that are more subtle than getting physical. Learn more about how narcissists can cause havoc in interpersonal relationships.
    Book, 2015New York : Touchstone, 2015. — 155.232 BURGO
  • Why Does He Do That?

    Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

    Bancroft, Lundy
    While written about the author's experiences as a counselor for abusive men, this is an outstanding look at why abusers think the way they do and act the way they do. The lessons are certainly applicable to all genders and relationships.
    eBook, 2003New York : Berkley Books, 2003. — Overdrive eBook
  • Dylan Marron is taking a novel approach to the hateful messages he receives online, by trying to engage the people behind the posts in thoughtful conversations about their motivations. *Please note, this podcast uses explicit language*
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