The Angry Smile: Psychology of Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools, and Workplaces

What is passive-aggressive behavior? The authors of this three-part book have studied the psychology of this behavior for over four decades in both clinical and educational settings. They offer real-world examples and empowering, practical strategies for working with, or when confronted with, individuals who exhibit any of the five levels of passive aggressiveness.

Learn the powerful skills of Benign Confrontation and unmask the hidden anger of a passive-aggressive person, change the destructive nature of this behavior pattern, strengthen the relationship, increase self-awareness, and affirm areas of competence.

Part 1: What Is Passive Aggression? Chapter 1: The Secret World of Passive Aggression Chapter 2: Developmental Pathways to a Passive-Aggressive Personality Chapter 3: Reasons People Use Passive-Aggressive Behaviors Chapter 4: The Five Levels of Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Part 2: Identifying Passive-Aggressive Behaviors Chapter 5: Passive-Aggressive Behaviors at Home Chapter 6: Passive-Aggressive Behaviors at School Chapter 7: Passive-Aggressive Behaviors in Marriage and Extended Family Chapter 8: Passive-Aggressive Behaviors in the Workplace

Part 3: Changing Passive Aggressive Behaviors Chapter 9: Counter–Passive Aggression Chapter 10: The Passive-Aggressive Conflict Cycle Chapter 11: Changing Responses to Passive-Aggressive Behavior Chapter 12: Benign Confrontation of Passive-Aggressive Behavior