Assertiveness training from a respected practitioner. Guidance based on the principals of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) shows how assertiveness can be learned by anyone. The book contains robust advice, action points and self-check questionnaires.
Your Perfect Right—the leading assertiveness guide with over 1.3 million copies sold—is now fully updated and revised. This indispensable guide to equal-relationship assertiveness is packed with step-by-step exercises, tips, and skills to help you express yourself effectively. Are you comfortable starting a conversation with strangers at a party? Do you sometimes feel ineffective in making your needs clear? Do you have difficulty saying no to persuasive people? Everyone needs a little help getting along with others. Assertiveness is a key social skill, as well as a tool for making your relationships more equal. Learning to respond more effectively to others can help you reduce stress and increase your sense of self-worth. In this fully updated and revised tenth edition, you’ll learn practical advice on dealing with difficult people, handling criticism, and expressing your feelings. You’ll also discover how to use humor in conflict resolution, ways to clarify others’ intentions, and how to distinguish between encouraging and discouraging communication habits. This edition also includes a new introduction by coauthor Robert Alberti, in addition to research and information on the subjects of anger and interpersonal communication. Assertiveness is an alternative to personal powerlessness or manipulation. The program in this book will help you develop effective ways to express yourself, maintain your self-respect, and show respect for others. This is not a “me-first” book—it's all about equal-relationship assertiveness!
Stand up and be heard! With more than 100,000 copies sold, this fully revised and updated self-help classic by psychologist Randy J. Paterson—author of How to Be Miserable—will help you get started today. Do you feel uncomfortable in situations where you disagree with others? Do you struggle to express your opinions or assert your boundaries? If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by confrontation, or have bitten your tongue rather than offer an opposing point of view, you know that a lack of assertiveness can leave you feeling marginalized and powerless. Assertiveness is a critical skill that not only influences your professional success, but also your personal happiness! So, how can you make sure your voice is heard? The Assertiveness Workbook contains powerfully effective skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you communicate more effectively, improve social interactions, and express yourself with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how to set and maintain personal boundaries while staying connected, and discover ways to be more genuine and open in your relationships. Finally, you’ll learn to defend yourself calmly if you’re unfairly criticized or asked to submit to unreasonable requests. Fully revised and updated—this new edition includes information on the impact of social media, mini-dialogs to help you navigate tricky social interactions, and skills to shift your behaviors to be more assertive—so you can improve your communication skills, and your life!
Stand your ground without guilt, fear, or awkward tension. Finally get what you deserve and stop "letting it slide". Who is making your daily choices for you? Is it you? Make sure you possess the everyday assertiveness to get what you want and resist the pressure to reject what you don't want. You've put yourself last your entire life. It's time for that to change. Stop enabling, sacrificing your needs, people pleasing, and being so "agreeable." The Art of Everyday Assertiveness is a guide for the chronically "nice," "overwhelmed," and "accommodating". It is a deep psychological dive into the beliefs that makes us lack assertiveness, and how to systematically combat and replace compulsions with healthy mindsets. This is a book that stands apart from others because of the plethora of real life examples and solutions. If your problem is assertiveness, you'll find the step by step answer in this book - included is an Assertiveness Action Plan unlike any other. Gain respect, set boundaries, and ask for what you really want. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He's also a recovering people pleaser who knows exactly how it feels to feel unable to speak his mind. How to decisively say NO and reclaim your time and energy Stop putting others first and being taken advantage of. -A wide variety of ways to say no - without tension or awkwardness. -Beating the subconscious beliefs that make you a compliant doormat. -How to set healthy boundaries and protect yourself from others. -How to ask for exactly what you want, when you want it. -The instinct to over-apologize and how to fix it. Stop being a "helpaholic" and start treating yourself better. Assertiveness is the first step to creating the life you want - not the life someone else wants for you, or taking care of someone else's to-do list. You're not responsible for other people's happiness. But you are responsible for yours. What makes you happy? Do that. What makes you unhappy? Avoid that. If other people interfere with this simple credo, assertiveness is what will save the day.
Children often struggle to cope with anger, and angry feelings can boil over into aggression and destructive behaviour. This resource takes a different approach to anger, teaching children how to be angry effectively, rather than telling them not to be angry at all. This group program provides step-by-step guidelines for building anger management and assertive emotional expression skills through tailored lessons, group activities and thought-provoking discussions. Participants will learn specific skills such as: · Using I-Statements · Standing Up to Bullies · Disagreeing without Arguing · Making and Refusing Requests · Responding to Anger · Finding Win—Win Solutions Suitable for use with children and teenagers aged 5 - 18, this engaging resource will help children to overcome self-destructive patterns of passive, aggressive, and passive aggressive behaviour. It will be of great use to educators, counselors, social workers, youth care professionals, psychologists and parents.
Be confident, self-assured and stand up for your right to be yourself. The ability to make clear decisions, to approach your life with confidence and self-assurance, and to believe in yourself are all crucial to success. And in both work and life, assertiveness holds the key to your self-respect and self-esteem. This remarkable guide is packed with real-life examples, motivating scenarios, quick wins and loads of friendly advice that will show you how to make your voice heard, take control of your destiny, feel empowered and motivated and begin to live the life you want, without apology. Learn powerful, life-changing techniques to make sure your opinions are always respected; deal confidently and effectively with other people, their assumptions and their demands. Learn to be decisive, confident and self assured. Understand that, whilst you have rights, so do those around you. Learn to say what you mean, mean what you say and know that you really do have the right to say ‘no’. How To Be Assertive is a fun read and a great friend to have around. It’s written by two experienced, down-to-earth and real-world experts and with just one read it really could change your life forever.
The revised and updated edition of our popular guide reinforces and expands the messages of the Stick Up for Yourself! with a step-by-step curriculum in ten easy-to-use sessions. Includes reproducible handout masters.
Unleash the Power of Your Voice with “Do You Say YES When You Want to Say NO? Learn the Art of Assertiveness Step by Step” From handling work negotiations and family discussions to setting personal boundaries, assertiveness helps you navigate a multitude of situations with clarity and confidence. Authored by MG Lazarus, an esteemed mental health professional, educator, and ordained deacon with over three decades of counseling experience, this book is your comprehensive guide to mastering assertive communication. Through a step-by-step approach, MG Lazarus shares his wealth of knowledge in therapy, counseling, and education, enriched with insights from his spiritual practice. Key Features of the Book: Structured Learning: Progress from the basics of assertiveness to advanced techniques through a well-organized, step-by-step approach that simplifies learning. Practical Exercises: Engage in thought-provoking exercises and reflective questions that encourage you to apply what you learn to real-life scenarios. Expert Guidance: Draw on decades of professional experience with actionable insights and tips that are both profound and easy to implement. Holistic Approach: Benefit from a blend of professional and spiritual insights that provide a deeper understanding of assertiveness in all facets of life. Whether your goal is to enhance your professional interactions, improve your personal relationships, or develop a more confident presence, “Do You Say YES When You Want to Say NO?” offers the tools you need to achieve assertiveness effectively and compassionately. Embark on your journey to assertiveness today and transform the way you communicate with the world—one step at a time.