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—Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting, and creator of the Say It Skillfully radio show/podcast and video series
“The Assertiveness Workbook shows that it’s actually possible to have great relationships with the difficult people in our lives. The secret? Change our own behavior, not theirs. I’m grateful for this smart, pragmatic guide.”
—Charles Montgomery, author of Happy City
“This updated edition of The Assertiveness Workbook is authoritative, clear, practical, and replete with evidence-based strategies to become a more assertive person. If you struggle with how to give or receive feedback, state an opinion, or assertively confront others, this is the book you have been waiting for!”
—Keith S. Dobson, PhD, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary, and president of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
“The longer I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the more clearly I see that assertiveness is a critical component of successful psychological coping. Randy Paterson’s assertiveness training workbook is the best resource available: user-friendly, evidence-informed, and effective. It belongs on every bookshelf.”
—Dan Bilsker, PhD, coauthor of Psychological Health and Safety
“This is an exceptional book, full of sage observations and clinical wisdom from an accomplished therapist and author. Readers will be fully engaged by the lively writing, case studies, and colorful examples used to illustrate key concepts. A great read!”
—Lynn Alden, PhD, clinical psychologist, and coeditor of International Handbook of Social Anxiety
“Once again, Randy Paterson takes our current understanding of clinical psychology and transforms it into a very readable, thoughtful, clear, and practical approach to solving the problems that affect many of our lives. Combined with his self-effacing humor, he has made a great clinical resource even better.”
—Ian R. Nicholson, PhD, past president of the Canadian Psychological Association
“Assertiveness problems—including excessive unassertiveness, aggressiveness, and passive-aggressiveness—afflict millions of people, leading to suffering and undermining potential for happy, fulfilling lives. In The Assertiveness Workbook, Randy J. Paterson combines science and clinical experience to create the definitive guide for overcoming assertiveness problems. Blending wisdom, wit, and compassion, this sophisticated yet highly readable volume shows people how to improve their assertiveness in a structured, step-by-step fashion. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to improve their assertiveness, and for therapists treating assertiveness problems.”
—Steven Taylor, PhD, RPsych, associate professor at the University of British Columbia, and associate editor of Behavior Research and Therapy
“This workbook will be a welcome resource to individuals currently struggling with assertiveness difficulties. It will not only help people tackle assertiveness issues, but also target such important topics as need for control, conflict management, and even acceptance of compliments. In short, it holds the potential to effectively change your life.”
—Brian Cox, PhD, CPsych, psychologist, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba, and author of more than one hundred published research articles on anxiety disorders and depression
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, workable, and fun
It is my experience that few people have strong communication skills -- are capable of gracefully disagreeing, giving opinions, asserting boundaries, confronting people. Most of us either go along with others, try to pacify, avoid confrontation and never say "No," (the passive style) or we boss others around, intimidate them, and force them to give in to "our way" (the aggressive style). There is also the passive-aggressive style which attacks indirectly in order not to take responsibility -- by forgetting, having "accidents," being late, or being slow in responding to a request agreed to. AND sometimes, hopefully more and more, we use the assertive style. The essence of assertiveness is assuming responsibility for your own behavior and acknowledging your thoughts and preferences honestly while also respecting the feelings and opinions of others. Paterson notes that each of these styles is used by all of us at one time or another; and we each have a style we use most.The book is an excellent handbook which will increase your awareness of yourself and others in all interactions. Further, the author guides you step by step into increasing your flexibility of responses. First, Paterson has assessments for determining which of these four styles you use most. He also explores how we learn these behaviors and when it is appropriate to use each. Beginning with the easiest situations in your own life, you start practicing the assertive style. One of my favorite exercises was called: A Walk in Town. The idea is to practice overcoming passivity by the way you walk. You use a favorite actor or dancer as a model of confidence. The best guide for me was: let your chest enter the room first, not your nose. Although the subtitle of the book emphasizes overcoming passivity, this book is also for those who are overly aggressive. Aggressive persons might be less likely to perceive a problem, but overuse of the aggressive style usually indicates a fear of being out of control and tends to keep us distant from others. This book is a fine resource for personal relationships, for work situations, or conflict management. It is readable, workable, and fun.
5.0 out of 5 stars Do You Want to Become More Assertive in Your Life? Here's How
The Assertiveness Workbook by Randy Paterson, Ph.D., has been an excellent tutor for my therapy clients.Holly Hooton, LMFT
4.0 out of 5 stars You get what you put in
This book provides a lot of examples with what it is trying to show you. I think it’s fantastic way to see how you respond to people and get an outside view on your own behaviors. If you put the time to do the activities you will learn a lot from the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Once I got around to reading it...
If only you knew how long ago I purchased this! Just getting around to a review. As far as assertiveness, okay, maybe, but as far as ending some procrastination - maybe just what you need.Pages held the ink well and the ink adhered to the paper. Literate individuals will recognize this as a device to transfer information from one source to another. It's a book. It performed like one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Assertiveness - An Effective and Beneficial Communication Approach
Three means of communication are passive, assertive, and aggressive. Assertive is the middle ground and an approach that helps communication be more effective and beneficial for everyone involved. This workbook provides psychoeducation as well as situations for clients to evaluate. This workbook is an excellent resource for helping people learn how to communicate assertively.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Assertiveness Workbook Review
The Assertiveness Workbook arrived on time and undamaged. The book is written in an assertive way and teaches with thoughtful exercises, interesting and uncomplicated descriptions, and positive examples, how to bring some peace to your life by learning the skill of assertiveness. In fact, you may be surprised to find how assertive you already are. The Assertiveness Workbook shows why what you may be experiencing in your current relationships may not be working for you. It provides tools to decode daily dialog and helps you to choose options that will benefit everyone. By using examples, the book explains how to change unequal and possibly damaging relationships without causing conflict, and in a gradual way. It easily overcomes resistance by presenting information which you will find simple to use in daily life. Wish I had found this book years ago.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical
This book has a lot of practical information that you can use with your clients if you are a therapist, or for yourself if you are buying it for personal growth. I give it a thumbs up.
3.0 out of 5 stars This review is for this print edition, not the book itself
This is a fantastic resource. I have given this book to many clients over the years. This particular edition has very faint grey printing making it difficult to read. The paper also seems thin so the text is shadowed from the otherside. Its a shame to treat a great book in such a low quality manner. It feels like it should be a mass produced paperback with this low quality, but the price point - at 24.99 for a paperback doesn't match the low quality.
A helpful book
This book has helped to improve my assertiveness.The paper it is printed on is very good quality and value for money.There was good communication between me and the seller and it arrived on time as well.
Muy bueno
Si tu problema es la falta de asertividad en tus relaciones personales y/o profesionales, este es tu libro.En el libro aparecen un sin fin de situaciones cotidianas, en las que la falta de asertividad, por miedo o temor a lo que piensen los demás o uno mismo, desemboca en un conflicto aún mayor. Se repasa poco a poco el proceso para atreverse a decir lo que uno piensa, desea o necesita, sin imponer y sin mandar.Incluye ejercicios prácticos. Muy bien redactado.
Priced perfectly
Book is as described
Great experience
It was a gift, my friend loves it & is looking forward to working through it.
Interactive 'help-full-book' with free videos to demonstrate skills from author's webpage.
The Assertiveness Workbook by Randy Paterson is an exceptionally helpful, well written, engaging skill building book that I have read and re-read to encourage personal growth in assertive communication. How do we change ourselves to become respectful and effective in the dance of 'showing up' in conversations? This book with access to online videos and printable 'score cards' will engage you in a learning process you will not want to pass by.
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
—Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting, and creator of the Say It Skillfully radio show/podcast and video series
“The Assertiveness Workbook shows that it’s actually possible to have great relationships with the difficult people in our lives. The secret? Change our own behavior, not theirs. I’m grateful for this smart, pragmatic guide.”
—Charles Montgomery, author of Happy City
“This updated edition of The Assertiveness Workbook is authoritative, clear, practical, and replete with evidence-based strategies to become a more assertive person. If you struggle with how to give or receive feedback, state an opinion, or assertively confront others, this is the book you have been waiting for!”
—Keith S. Dobson, PhD, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary, and president of the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
“The longer I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the more clearly I see that assertiveness is a critical component of successful psychological coping. Randy Paterson’s assertiveness training workbook is the best resource available: user-friendly, evidence-informed, and effective. It belongs on every bookshelf.”
—Dan Bilsker, PhD, coauthor of Psychological Health and Safety
“This is an exceptional book, full of sage observations and clinical wisdom from an accomplished therapist and author. Readers will be fully engaged by the lively writing, case studies, and colorful examples used to illustrate key concepts. A great read!”
—Lynn Alden, PhD, clinical psychologist, and coeditor of International Handbook of Social Anxiety
“Once again, Randy Paterson takes our current understanding of clinical psychology and transforms it into a very readable, thoughtful, clear, and practical approach to solving the problems that affect many of our lives. Combined with his self-effacing humor, he has made a great clinical resource even better.”
—Ian R. Nicholson, PhD, past president of the Canadian Psychological Association
“Assertiveness problems—including excessive unassertiveness, aggressiveness, and passive-aggressiveness—afflict millions of people, leading to suffering and undermining potential for happy, fulfilling lives. In The Assertiveness Workbook, Randy J. Paterson combines science and clinical experience to create the definitive guide for overcoming assertiveness problems. Blending wisdom, wit, and compassion, this sophisticated yet highly readable volume shows people how to improve their assertiveness in a structured, step-by-step fashion. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to improve their assertiveness, and for therapists treating assertiveness problems.”
—Steven Taylor, PhD, RPsych, associate professor at the University of British Columbia, and associate editor of Behavior Research and Therapy
“This workbook will be a welcome resource to individuals currently struggling with assertiveness difficulties. It will not only help people tackle assertiveness issues, but also target such important topics as need for control, conflict management, and even acceptance of compliments. In short, it holds the potential to effectively change your life.”
—Brian Cox, PhD, CPsych, psychologist, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba, and author of more than one hundred published research articles on anxiety disorders and depression
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, workable, and fun
It is my experience that few people have strong communication skills -- are capable of gracefully disagreeing, giving opinions, asserting boundaries, confronting people. Most of us either go along with others, try to pacify, avoid confrontation and never say "No," (the passive style) or we boss others around, intimidate them, and force them to give in to "our way" (the aggressive style). There is also the passive-aggressive style which attacks indirectly in order not to take responsibility -- by forgetting, having "accidents," being late, or being slow in responding to a request agreed to. AND sometimes, hopefully more and more, we use the assertive style. The essence of assertiveness is assuming responsibility for your own behavior and acknowledging your thoughts and preferences honestly while also respecting the feelings and opinions of others. Paterson notes that each of these styles is used by all of us at one time or another; and we each have a style we use most.The book is an excellent handbook which will increase your awareness of yourself and others in all interactions. Further, the author guides you step by step into increasing your flexibility of responses. First, Paterson has assessments for determining which of these four styles you use most. He also explores how we learn these behaviors and when it is appropriate to use each. Beginning with the easiest situations in your own life, you start practicing the assertive style. One of my favorite exercises was called: A Walk in Town. The idea is to practice overcoming passivity by the way you walk. You use a favorite actor or dancer as a model of confidence. The best guide for me was: let your chest enter the room first, not your nose. Although the subtitle of the book emphasizes overcoming passivity, this book is also for those who are overly aggressive. Aggressive persons might be less likely to perceive a problem, but overuse of the aggressive style usually indicates a fear of being out of control and tends to keep us distant from others. This book is a fine resource for personal relationships, for work situations, or conflict management. It is readable, workable, and fun.
5.0 out of 5 stars Do You Want to Become More Assertive in Your Life? Here's How
The Assertiveness Workbook by Randy Paterson, Ph.D., has been an excellent tutor for my therapy clients.Holly Hooton, LMFT
4.0 out of 5 stars You get what you put in
This book provides a lot of examples with what it is trying to show you. I think it’s fantastic way to see how you respond to people and get an outside view on your own behaviors. If you put the time to do the activities you will learn a lot from the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Once I got around to reading it...
If only you knew how long ago I purchased this! Just getting around to a review. As far as assertiveness, okay, maybe, but as far as ending some procrastination - maybe just what you need.Pages held the ink well and the ink adhered to the paper. Literate individuals will recognize this as a device to transfer information from one source to another. It's a book. It performed like one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Assertiveness - An Effective and Beneficial Communication Approach
Three means of communication are passive, assertive, and aggressive. Assertive is the middle ground and an approach that helps communication be more effective and beneficial for everyone involved. This workbook provides psychoeducation as well as situations for clients to evaluate. This workbook is an excellent resource for helping people learn how to communicate assertively.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Assertiveness Workbook Review
The Assertiveness Workbook arrived on time and undamaged. The book is written in an assertive way and teaches with thoughtful exercises, interesting and uncomplicated descriptions, and positive examples, how to bring some peace to your life by learning the skill of assertiveness. In fact, you may be surprised to find how assertive you already are. The Assertiveness Workbook shows why what you may be experiencing in your current relationships may not be working for you. It provides tools to decode daily dialog and helps you to choose options that will benefit everyone. By using examples, the book explains how to change unequal and possibly damaging relationships without causing conflict, and in a gradual way. It easily overcomes resistance by presenting information which you will find simple to use in daily life. Wish I had found this book years ago.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical
This book has a lot of practical information that you can use with your clients if you are a therapist, or for yourself if you are buying it for personal growth. I give it a thumbs up.
3.0 out of 5 stars This review is for this print edition, not the book itself
This is a fantastic resource. I have given this book to many clients over the years. This particular edition has very faint grey printing making it difficult to read. The paper also seems thin so the text is shadowed from the otherside. Its a shame to treat a great book in such a low quality manner. It feels like it should be a mass produced paperback with this low quality, but the price point - at 24.99 for a paperback doesn't match the low quality.
A helpful book
This book has helped to improve my assertiveness.The paper it is printed on is very good quality and value for money.There was good communication between me and the seller and it arrived on time as well.
Muy bueno
Si tu problema es la falta de asertividad en tus relaciones personales y/o profesionales, este es tu libro.En el libro aparecen un sin fin de situaciones cotidianas, en las que la falta de asertividad, por miedo o temor a lo que piensen los demás o uno mismo, desemboca en un conflicto aún mayor. Se repasa poco a poco el proceso para atreverse a decir lo que uno piensa, desea o necesita, sin imponer y sin mandar.Incluye ejercicios prácticos. Muy bien redactado.
Priced perfectly
Book is as described
Great experience
It was a gift, my friend loves it & is looking forward to working through it.
Interactive 'help-full-book' with free videos to demonstrate skills from author's webpage.
The Assertiveness Workbook by Randy Paterson is an exceptionally helpful, well written, engaging skill building book that I have read and re-read to encourage personal growth in assertive communication. How do we change ourselves to become respectful and effective in the dance of 'showing up' in conversations? This book with access to online videos and printable 'score cards' will engage you in a learning process you will not want to pass by.
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