This book discusses and describes the thinking and behavior patterns of chronically hurtful people. The reader will understand how and why these patterns are irresponsible. Readers will be given several ways to look at diagnosis and some theories related to the origins of problem behavior in the chp. There is information on specific thinking and behavior errors and an explanation of how one can learn to observe and work with these issues from a neutral observer position. An overall formula for intervention and specific intervention strategies are taught. Here is a preview of what you will learn oHow to identify manipulators and their tactics oThe relationship between manipulation and emotional abuse oUnderstand why people control and manipulate others oHow to handle manipulators in different kinds of relationships oHow to never be a victim of manipulation again oHow to heal from emotional abuse At least once in everyone's life we will encounter a toxic person or a toxic situation. Knowing what is actually happening in the moment and making a conscious choice to handle it effectively is the best way to minimize the trauma of this crazy making behaviour. If you want a crash course in some of the tactics used by manipulative people then this book is for you.