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

by: Joanna Ziobronowicz (Author)

Publisher: Watkins Publishing

Publication Date: 2024/7/9

Language: English

Print Length: 240 pages

ISBN-10: 178678842X

ISBN-13: 9781786788429

Book Description

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 waing 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.

About the Author

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 waing 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.