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by Shandelle Hether-Gray (Author)
Be bold and be yourself through assertiveness--strategies for better communication and confidence
Do you have difficulty setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, or simply saying no? Expressing your thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs isn't always easy--but asserting yourself by sharing those needs is an essential skill that will help you better communicate, socialize, and build the life you want. Packed with supportive guidance and dozens of simple exercises, the Assertiveness Workbook shows you everything you need to become confident and assertive.
Explore the pros, cons, and differences between healthy and unhealthy communication styles. Learn how to deal with pushback and how to become your biggest cheerleader using practical and confidence-building strategies. Then, practice your assertiveness skills with sample scripts covering real-life scenarios like setting boundaries with coworkers, developing an assertive parenting style, and making new friends.
The Assertiveness Workbook includes:
- Stand your ground--Identify your wants, needs, boundaries, and communication style with fill-in exercises, including factors that may influence assertiveness.
- Real world, real talk--Practice asserting yourself with sample scripts and helpful key phrases you can use at work, at home, in personal relationships, or out in the world.
- All-in-one assertiveness--Whether your style is passive, passive-aggressive, or aggressive, this easy-to-follow workbook will help you adopt a more assertive communication style.
Transform your life with assertiveness and discover a calmer, more confident way to communicate.
Author Biography
SHANDELLE HETHER-GRAY is a licensed mental health counselor, trained in evidence-based therapies, which she uses to treat anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. She is an adjunct professor in psychology and has presented at conferences and has been published in peer-reviewed journals.
