{"product_id":"assertiveness-workbook-practical-exercises-to-improve-communication-set-boundaries-and-be-your-best-advocate","title":"Assertiveness Workbook: Practical Exercises to Improve Communication, Set Boundaries, and Be Your Best Advocate","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSHANDELLE HETHER-GRAY\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Shandelle has a very rich experience with helping people improve and grow in a counseling setting. She brings her deep knowledge of daily human challenges to this book. The reader will find the material in her book very relatable and very engaging. Shandelle makes assertiveness easy to learn and practice.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Lana Gaiton, Ph.D., Psychologist, New York City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Get more out of your life with this thorough yet easy-to-follow guide on assertive communication! This book is packed with great activities for you to practice your assertiveness skills in all areas of life!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Svetlana Mesa, LMFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Shandy's wealth of experience in providing culturally informed skills training is evident in this simple, practical, and evidence-based guide to developing assertiveness skills in many contexts. The discussion of how personal characteristics may influence communication styles is informative and will aid therapists who want to teach assertiveness skills in a culturally competent way. For clients, the book describes how assertiveness skills will enhance their quality of life and provides easy and practical exercises that help to develop those skills.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Elizabeth C. Katz, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Towson University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe bold and be yourself through assertiveness--strategies for better communication and confidence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo 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 \u003ci\u003eAssertiveness Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e shows you everything you need to become confident and assertive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eAssertiveness Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStand your ground\u003c\/b\u003e--Identify your wants, needs, boundaries, and communication style with fill-in exercises, including factors that may influence assertiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal world, real talk\u003c\/b\u003e--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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-in-one assertiveness\u003c\/b\u003e--Whether your style is passive, passive-aggressive, or aggressive, this easy-to-follow workbook will help you adopt a more assertive communication style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your life with assertiveness and discover a calmer, more confident way to communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eHether-Gray, Shandelle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHANDELLE HETHER-GRAY\u003c\/b\u003e is a licensed mental health counselor, trained in evidence-based therapies, which she uses to treat anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. 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