This self-directed program teaches readers to speak up and say what they mean at work and at home. Written supportively, it uses proven cognitive behavioral techniques to help individuals build self-confidence, set boundaries, and determine appropriate responses.

Author: Randy J. Paterson Ph.D.
Paperback:  200 pages
Company: New Harbinger Publications  (2000-12-30)
ISBN: 1572242094
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Excerpt - Back Matter:"... "You don't have to be pushy to get what you want! Civilized Assertiveness gives you the words to stand up for yourself while still being respectful of others."

Author: Judith Selee McClure
Paperback:  178 pages
Company: Albion Street Press  (2003-10-31)
ISBN: 0972966439
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All-new edition of the most widely recommended assertiveness training book helps readers develop more effective self-expression with detailed procedures, examples, stories and exercises. The ninth edition has been completely revised and updated to include new material on assertive expression in email and social networks, what to do when assertiveness doesn't work, anger expression, persistence, treatments for social anxiety, giving and receiving criticism, facial expression research, social intelligence, personal boundaries, components of assertive behavior, recent brain research. Not another "me-first" book -- It's all about equal-relationship assertiveness.

Author: Robert E. Alberti, Michael L. Emmons
Paperback:  299 pages
Company: Impact Publishers  (2008-05-21)
ISBN: 1886230854
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Make positive assertiveness a productive force in your life. This course will help you examine your posture, language, and attitude while learning to deal openly with others. Find your natural style of communication. Use assertive words appropriately. Take charge of your life.

Learning Objectives: To improve relationship skills. To explain aggressive, assertive, and nonassertive speech and body language. To show assertive behavior according to personality type.

Author: Sam R. Lloyd
Paperback:  120 pages
Company: Crisp Learning  (2001-10-19)
ISBN: 1560526009
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You're no idiot, of course. You excel at your job, raise great kids, and even participate in local organizations. But when it comes to asserting yourself in tricky situations, you feel like hiding under your desk. Stand up and be heard! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness provides you with step-by-step guidelines for asserting yourself with everyone from your kids to your boss. Feel confident about negotiating with your landlord, speaking up at a town meeting, and even telling your mother-in-law that you don't want to come over for dinner! In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

Author: Jeff Davidson
Paperback:  368 pages
Company: Alpha  (1997-09-01)
ISBN: 0028619641
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Author: Randolph K. Sanders
Paperback:  120 pages
Company: Westminster John Knox Press  (1985-12-01)
ISBN: 066424551X
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Author: Ken Back, Kate Back
Paperback:  207 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill Professional  (2005-11-01)
ISBN: 0077114280
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Author: Manuel J. Smith
Hardcover:  313 pages
Company: William Morrow & Co  (1989-03)
ISBN: 0877958289
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A leading psychologist teaches you how to wield the power of "no" and banish the disease to please forever.

The Book of No teaches you how to say "no" to just about anybody--and everybody--friends, family, bosses, and co-workers--without starting your guiltmeter running. Insights and tips help you understand why you have trouble saying "no" and move beyond what ranges from mildly annoying to a crippling inability. It inoculates you against the "Yes"-disease and offers the courage to refuse and the knowledge and know-how to remain steadfast in that decision in the face of another person's power, influence, bullying, or disappointment--whether real or perceived.

Author: Susan Newman
Paperback:  224 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill  (2005-11-15)
ISBN: 0071460780
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Author: Kate Havelin
Library Binding:  64 pages
Company: Capstone Press  (2000-01)
ISBN: 0736802908
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