Julie de Azevedo Hanks helps readers identify the barriers that get in the way
of assertive communication and then provides the action steps necessary for achieving healthy self - expression.
Learn the skill
of assertive communication as an alternative to angry outbursts or suppression of appropriate angry feelings
The book also provides easy - to - use strategies that will boost your self - esteem and confidence, and you'll discover tons
of assertive communication skills you can use every day, including how to speak up when you are upset, asking for what you want in a clear assertive manner, and coping when intense emotions threaten to take over and sabotage your relationships.
Not exact matches
One
of the world's leading experts on business etiquette and
communications, Barbara Pachter shares her knowledge through seminars, keynote speaking, executive coaching and various print and digital resources including an e-newsletter and 10 business books covering everything from office tips to
assertive communication.
Pachter's areas
of expertise include presentation skills, business etiquette,
assertive communication, business writing, positive confrontation, professional presence, career development and women in the workplace.
More generally, gender stereotypes are used to justify women's unlikelihood to speak up: the general perception
of women as instruments whose function is primordially to be used, as passive sexual objects than as active subjects, as bodies and faces that should be looked at and evaluated on the basis
of demanding aesthetic criteria, as sacrificial mothers or as empathetic persons mainly attuned to other's people needs, is not very compatible with an
assertive form
of communication.
In other words, if women are less
assertive in their
communication, it is because it is part
of their nature to convey messages in a milder, softer and more subtle way, as well as to avoid situations
of conflicts, to be less aggressive, more cooperative, empathetic, passive, generous, and so on and so forth.
A good rule
of thumb is to always begin any conversation assuming that the person you are dealing with is reasonable, and will respond to basic
assertive communication skills (see post for the simple 3 - step method).
There are three types
of people when it comes to
communication: aggressive,
assertive and submissive people.
And straight to the heart
of the matter (and straight to the faculty's goal
of teaching
assertive communication), «Do you or you or you have a girlfriend?»
They compare and assess the value
of different
communication styles such as
assertive, passive - aggressive, etc., and discuss how these styles help or hinder problem - solving efforts.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS • Excellent
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of the banking procedures
Accomplished and skilled professional with a history
of excellence in the marketing and sales arena with a concentration in Consumer Financial Services, an
assertive personality, high energy level and resilient character, looking for a position that will give me the opportunity to merge my many educational accomplishments, with my proven professional ability, strong inter-personal and verbal
communication skills, in order t...
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES: * Committed, enthusiastic, and people oriented * Strong written and verbal
communication skills * Diplomatic and
assertive in dealing with people at every level * Excellence trouble - shooting and problem solving abilities * Equally efficient working independently or as part
of a team * Coaching, mentoring and team building skills * Ability to multi-task and streamline processes * Strong interpe...
Assertive communication is defined as clear, direct, honest statement
of feelings; use
of «l» messages; speaking up appropriately for oneself while considering the needs, wants, and rights
of
Skills
Communication Customer Relations Attention to detail
Assertive Adaptable Knowledge
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DBT groups are helpful for those in recovery as participants learn skills to work through painful feelings without a substance, decrease addictive behaviors, get unstuck from emotional or behavioral patterns, learn to be present in the moment and participate fully in life, let go
of shame and judgments
of self and others, and utilize
assertive communication.
«I enjoy working with folks who need support in managing a wide variety
of issues from self - esteem and identity concerns to the stress
of dealing with multiple roles, relationships, and life demands (as students, partners, friends, parents, new professionals, family members, community activists, etc.) My clinical interests include multicultural and women's issues, racial / ethnic identity development (especially among biracial / multi - racial / ethnic / cultural individuals), sexual and gender identity development, adjustment and transition issues, and building healthy relationships through
assertive communication and positive self - esteem.»
Contact one
of our counselors for help on how to develop
assertive communication skills or click here to schedule an appointment online.
The videos included below address concepts
of healthy body image,
assertive communication, empowerment, self - worth and taking pride in loving ourselves.
With the practical advice and powerful exercises in this book, you'll come to a better understanding
of your urge to overeat, and learn skills such as emotion regulation,
assertive communication, moderate eating, and working with cravings.
The enhanced competence gained through the program leads to the development
of positive self - image, independent decision - making, healthy problem - solving,
assertive communication, and constructive coping.
Core
of Knowledge: Child Development / Professionalism The difference between aggressive, passive and
assertive communication will be explored and rehearsed.
Are You Really Available
Assertive Communication and Anger Management Coping with Loss Creating an Honest, Truthful Relationship Cultivating Gratitude Differences Between Men and Women Emotional Affairs Forgiveness How To Fight The Stages
of Committed Relationships Warning Signs
of Relationship Breakdown
identify potentially risky drug - related situations and practice a range
of personal and social skills such as help seeking, decision making and
assertive communication that can be used to manage these situations.
The purpose
of this study is to determine the effects that sex knowledge, parent — child attachment, and family characteristics have on intimate relationship satisfaction (consisting
of the degree
of independence, intimacy, romantic attitude and behaviours,
assertive conflict resolution /
communication, liberated beliefs
of sexual roles and equality
of decision - making)
of a sample
of 412 young Mozambican college students.