She Fights Back: Using self-defence psychology to reclaim your power

By: Joanna Ziobronowicz

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Synopsis: This empowering guide to psychological, linguistic and (as a last resort) physical self-defence will help women reclaim their safety, strength and self-confidence.An empowering call for women to nurture their inner warrior spirit.Women are taught from childhood to be &“good&” — often at the expense of the assertive and confident behaviours that will help keep them safe. Defence expert and Jiu-Jitsu world champion Joanna Ziobronowicz shows us how to combat these people-pleasing tendencies, spot red flags earlier and cultivate innate mental and physical strengths which can prevent or de-escalate violence. Discover:Tips on breaking free from &“good girl&” conditioningHow to trust your intuition, spot warning signs and develop awarenessAdvice on staying calm in high-stress situationsHow to use body language to ward off unwelcome approachesTools to improve confidence and assertivenessHow to use your speech and emotional intelligence for de-escalation10 last-resort physical strategies for common attack scenariosHow to heal from violence-related traumaJoanna&’s personal stories, alongside the voices of other women with all-too familiar experiences, strengthen this empowering call for women to nurture their inner warrior spirit and fight back. If you&’ve ever felt unsafe at home, work or out and about, this book is for you.