Beverly LaFleur LPC

Never Get Manipulated

by Bevely LaFleur, LPC

Never Get Manipulated is a compassionate, practical guide for anyone who has ever felt confused, pressured, or emotionally off-balance in relationships—whether personal, professional, or family-based.

Rather than focusing on blame or labels, this book helps readers understand how manipulation works, why it can be so difficult to recognize in the moment, and how emotional patterns, boundaries, and unmet needs can quietly be used against us. Through clear explanations and relatable examples, readers learn to spot subtle tactics such as guilt, gaslighting, obligation, and emotional leverage—often before real harm occurs.

This book is especially valuable for individuals who:

• Struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, or self-doubt
• Feel drained or confused after certain interactions
• Have difficulty setting or maintaining boundaries
• Want healthier, more balanced relationships
• Are doing therapeutic work around confidence, communication, or relational patterns

More importantly, Never Get Manipulated emphasizes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy boundary-setting as tools for long-term resilience. Readers are guided toward responding thoughtfully instead of reacting automatically, rebuilding trust in their own perceptions, and strengthening their sense of agency in relationships.

Written in an accessible, non-judgmental tone, Never Get Manipulated complements therapeutic work by offering language, insight, and practical strategies that support emotional safety and personal growth—both inside and outside the therapy room.