Paws and Claws. How to Set Boundaries Softly and Firmly Counter Manipulations

Words can not just hurt but destroy – relationships, trust, inner peace. If you particularly react sharply to harsh criticism, aggressive speech, or cold silence, then this book is for you.

Bernardo Stamateas – a renowned psychologist and expert in interpersonal communications – will help you harness the hidden power of words and teach you how to defend yourself against negativity from others. The author suggests not to stop yielding to emotions and not to escalate conflicts, but instead to apply effective techniques that will help smooth sharp edges and restore constructiveness to the dialogue.

This book is for you if:

— you don't know how to respond to attacks without escalating the conflict;

— you find it difficult to distinguish constructive criticism from verbal attack;

— the words of others leave deep wounds in your soul that are hard to heal;

— you want to learn how to maintain calmness and control, even when the situation around you heats up;

— you are concerned about not becoming a hostage to someone else's aggression and not breaking your own boundaries.