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How to Spot a Dangerous Man Workbook: A Survival Guide for Women

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I think it is a must read if you want to brake the circle of having the same men in your life who lead to the same dead ends time after time. I lost 20 years in the dating game. This book showed me why... :-)

I am able to deal with men and myself differently all together and can already see that I benefit. I was able to spot a few "dangerous" men quite quickly into getting to know them. I didn't say much, they just got lost. I was also able to walk away from potential hurt. I am happy about that.

I would like to suggest though that you read the book how to spot a dangerous man first before you attempt the workshop workbook. It did help me to do some of the exercises. What I mean is I did understand where the author came from and why she asked some questions...

I work with adults i group therapy, and my primary specialty areas are domestic violence and sexual assault. I've purchased several copies of this workbook, and have ALWAYS had an enthusiastic response from my clients--even the title of the book brings broad smiles. I am a male therapist, and I wanted to assure potential buyers that this book is NOT biased or snide toward males in any way. In fact, it's a very fair and honest look at men in general, and distinguishes correctly between men who use violence or control in relationships and those who do not, and how to tell the difference. The fact that this book looks at past relationship histories and how we learn from them is invaluable; I like that Sandra uses history to education, but never blames or shames the reader with any subtle hints that "it was your fault 'cause you picked him"-type scolding.

Also: Sandra, I read your review of a similar book that seems to have "borrowed" your writings, and even arranged their chapters in identical order. I agree with your outrage at being stolen from, and regret that subsequent reviewers dismissed your observations without investigating, because your allegations are easily verifiable with the slightest examination.

Sandra has provided a real service to all of us whether male or female by illustrating the signs and characteristics of those who are really dangerous to us. I have been sharing this information with others as it is very useful for anyone to have!

Arrived on time and as stated. This is a great book to give a woman who is dating a man with red flags. This book could save a woman's life. It could help the women who are too weak to see the writing on the wall. All parents should make it required reading for their daughters. This book is a good tool for working with domestic violence victims.

Excellent book to help you understand why you keep choosing the same type of unhealthy men and how to watch for the red flags in the future.

As a counselor, I have used this workbook with many women, most of whom have experienced domestic violence. I have used it to conduct workshops/support groups, as well as in individual therapy, and found it helpful in both settings. This workbook has been so helpful to me and the women I've worked with. It approaches unhealthy relationships in way that is non-threatening and sometimes humorous. It not only identifies what is considered an unhealthy relationship, but it also helps the reader look at things that they learned growing up in their family and through other experiences that may have led them to get involved in these relationships, so that they may learn why they are in that situation. This is especially helpful for women who have been in multiple abusive or unhealthy relationships who need to learn how to break out of the cycle. There is also a book that goes with this workbook that has more detailed info.