Asserting Yourself: A Practical Guide For Positive Change

Self-Help

Bower, Sharon Anthony

Bower, Gordon H.

Personal Transformation

Da Capo Press

This comprehensive guide focuses on a technique called DESC scripting, a step-by-step program for handling interpersonal conflicts and a self-change program.

Asserting Yourself: A Practical Guide For Positive Change, Updated Edition

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Da Capo Lifelong Books

The classic best-selling step-by-step program for becoming more assertive. Utilizing a number of techniques from behavior-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout--including the celebrated DESC scripts (describe, express, specify, consequences)--allow readers to practice the program, adapt it to their own lives, and evaluate their progress. For both personal and professional use, Asserting Yourself is the classic guide to building confidence and taking a stand.

Asserting Yourself-Updated Edition: A Practical Guide For Positive Change

Happiness

Assertiveness is more than a style of communication - it's a key to a happier, healthier way of living and more success in your work. By mastering the skill of assertive communication, you can: 1) Build trust, honesty and respect in your personal and work relationships. 2) Make a positive difference in your life and the lives of others. 3) Overcome obstacles to progress on projects. 4) Experience the life-changing power of assertiveness. 5) Find new pride and self-esteem. 6) Contribute to a friendlier and more cooperative workplace. 7) Create win-win solutions to tough problems. 8) Build a work environment where creativity flourishes. 9) Banish the fear of confrontation and frustrating misunderstandings. 10) Promote better professional and personal relationships. Give yourself a happier, healthier, more positive outlook on life.

The Assertive Advantage: A Guide to Healthy, Positive Communication (Communication Series)

Natl Seminars Pubns

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