The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships - Softcover

Paterson, Randy J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1648480276 ISBN 13: 9781648480270

Publisher: New Harbinger, 2022

Synopsis

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!

About this title

About the Author

Randy J. Paterson, PhD, is a psychologist and director of Changeways Clinic―a private psychotherapy service―in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He is author of The Assertiveness Workbook, How to Be Miserable, and Your Depression Map; and coauthor of the free online Antidepressant Skills Workbook. He presents lectures and workshops internationally on topics, including mental health policy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the nature and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and the failure-to-launch phenomenon. For more information, visit www.randypaterson.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Harbinger
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1648480276
• ISBN 13: 9781648480270
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224