Simply put, assertive communication is honest and direct communication. It includes statements of thoughts, emotions, beliefs and opinions. Assertiveness which is respectful of others is generally ...

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With non-assertive behavior, you let your own rights be ignored or violated. (More on those definitions here.) In a previous blog post, I described various assertive techniques you can use when there ...

Some of the most challenging conversations we have are with our own family members. All, too often, we can treat friends and acquaintances, even total strangers, with more respect than we treat our ...

How to help children to be more assertive and self confident, without being demanding and aggressive. Clinical Psychologist ...