Asserting yourself : a practical guide for positive change /
Bower, Sharon Anthony, 1934-
Asserting yourself : a practical guide for positive change / Practical guide for positive change Sharon Anthony Bower, Gordon H. Bower. - Updated edition First Da Capo Press edition, 2004 - xii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-244).
How assertive are you now? -- Improving your self-esteem -- Coping with stress -- Small steps : beginning assertive exercises -- DESC scripting : a new approach for dealing with conflicts -- Sample scripts for standard situations -- Writing your own DESC scripts -- Downer detours -- Looking and feeling assertive -- Hit-and-run downers -- Developing friendships -- Principles of behavior change -- Progress relaxation -- Rules of contracting.
Utilizing a number of techniques from behavior-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout-including the celebrated "DESC scripts" (describe, express, specify, consequences) - allow readers to practice the program, adapt it to their own lives, and evaluate their progress. For both personal and professional use, Asserting Yourself is the classic guide to building confidence and taking a stand.
0738209716 9780738209715
2004275860
GBA470107 bnb
013002073 Uk
Assertiveness (Psychology)
Assertiveness (Psychology)--Problems, exercises, etc.
Assertiveness
BF575.A85 / B68 2004
158.1
Asserting yourself : a practical guide for positive change / Practical guide for positive change Sharon Anthony Bower, Gordon H. Bower. - Updated edition First Da Capo Press edition, 2004 - xii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-244).
How assertive are you now? -- Improving your self-esteem -- Coping with stress -- Small steps : beginning assertive exercises -- DESC scripting : a new approach for dealing with conflicts -- Sample scripts for standard situations -- Writing your own DESC scripts -- Downer detours -- Looking and feeling assertive -- Hit-and-run downers -- Developing friendships -- Principles of behavior change -- Progress relaxation -- Rules of contracting.
Utilizing a number of techniques from behavior-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout-including the celebrated "DESC scripts" (describe, express, specify, consequences) - allow readers to practice the program, adapt it to their own lives, and evaluate their progress. For both personal and professional use, Asserting Yourself is the classic guide to building confidence and taking a stand.
0738209716 9780738209715
2004275860
GBA470107 bnb
013002073 Uk
Assertiveness (Psychology)
Assertiveness (Psychology)--Problems, exercises, etc.
Assertiveness
BF575.A85 / B68 2004
158.1