Assertiveness Techniques: Some Typical Examples
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A short article describing some fairly common assertiveness techniques used in social skills training.
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“Stop and Think” in Ancient Philosophical Therapy
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 readingFour Types of Social Anxiety
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 readingAssertiveness and Body Language
This brief article outlines early psychological research on the role of non-verbal behaviour in assertiveness training.
Continue readingReview: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway (1987) by Susan Jeffers
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 readingDoes Assertiveness Raise Self-Esteem?
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 readingThree-Dimensional Assertiveness
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 readingFour Myths of Assertiveness
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 readingSelf-Hypnosis MP3 for Assertiveness
This is a link to an MP3 version of our old self-hypnosis CD for assertiveness and emotional authenticity.
Continue readingFour-Step Assertiveness Strategy
This short handout describes the four-step assertiveness procedure.
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