Category Archives: Assertiveness

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“Stop and Think” in Ancient Philosophical Therapy

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This brief excerpt from The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) discusses the use of “stop and think” strategies in ancient Pythagorean and Stoic philosophical therapy. Continue reading →

Four Types of Social Anxiety

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Psychologists have struggled to distinguish between different subtypes of social phobia. However, there are some rough distinctions that can be made between four different categories of feared situation. Continue reading →

Review: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway (1987) by Susan Jeffers

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This is an excerpt from 50 Self-Help Classics by Tom Butler-Bowdon, reproduced by kind permission of the author, which reviews Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway (1987) by Susan Jeffers. Reproduced by kind permission of the author. Continue reading →

Does Assertiveness Raise Self-Esteem?

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Training in assertiveness may have positive effects on self-esteem. This short article looks at some small studies that lend support to the view that self-worth follows increases in assertive behaviour. Continue reading →

Three-Dimensional Assertiveness

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The three-dimensional model of assertiveness is explained in this short article, with reference to assertiveness training and therapy focused on thoughts, actions, and feelings. Continue reading →

Four Myths of Assertiveness

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This short article expands upon Cotler and Guerra’s (1976) concept of four basic “myths” found among non-assertive individuals, and the alternative philosophies of life that lead to assertive communication. Continue reading →