TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bower,Sharon Anthony
AU  - Bower,Gordon H.
TI  - Asserting yourself: a practical guide for positive change 
SN  - 0738209716
AV  - BF575.A85 B68 2004
U1  - 158.1 23
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Cambridge, MA
PB  - Da Capo Life Long
KW  - Assertiveness (Psychology)
KW  - Problems, exercises, etc
KW  - Assertiveness
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -