num_pages: 248
description: Stand up and be heard! With more than 100000 copies sold this fully revised and updated self-help classic by psychologist Randy J. Patersonauthor of How to Be Miserablewill 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 youve 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. Youll learn how to set and maintain personal boundaries while staying connected and discover ways to be more genuine and open in your relationships. Finally youll learn to defend yourself calmly if youre unfairly criticized or asked to submit to unreasonable requests.Fully revised and updatedthis 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 assertiveso you can improve your communication skills and your life!
language: English
title: The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
publisher: New Harbinger Publications