Effective communication is an essential component of professional success, a stable family life and personal happiness. The abilty to be assertive is a major part of communication. This step-by-step guide uses cognitive-behavioural techniques to help the reader suffering from assertiveness problems to set realistic personal boundaries and transform interpersonal styles. real-life examples, checklists and exercises are supplemented with support and encouragement.

About the Author

Randy J. Paterson is a clinical psychologist and university lecturer.

Prizes

Randy J Paterson is the author of "Your Perfect Right: A Guide to Assertive Living"

Reviews

"Assertiveness problems--including excessive unassertiveness, aggressiveness, and passive-aggressiveness--afflict millions of people, leading to suffering and undermining potentials for happy, fulfilling lives. In "The Assertiveness Workbook", Dr. Randy J. Paterson combines science and clinical experience to create the definitive guide for overcoming assertiveness problems. Blending wisdom, wit, and compassions, 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, Ph.D., R.Psych., Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, and Associate Editor of Behavior Research and Therapy