books about: assertiveness     books:       The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships8 reviews Randy J. Paterson Ph.D. New Harbinger Publications, 2000 BUY IT NOW! If you're reading this review, you probably suspect that you have a problem with assertiveness, so take the first step towards improving your life by purchasing this book. If you have a problem saying no to unreasonable requests, if your legitimate and reasonable requests for what you need are repeatedly denied, ignored, or trivialized, if you feel surrounded by manipulative, controlling people, ...             My Answer is No . . . If That's Okay with You: How Women Can Say No and (Still) Feel Good About It7 reviews Nanette Gartrell Free Press, 2008 refreshing approach to tough problem Like most of my female friends, I agonize when I have to refuse a request. Because I feel so guilty, I usually agree to do things that I don't want to do. At the same time, I resist one-size-fits-all JUST SAY NO solutions to my excessive compliance. What stands out about this book is that it is full of examples that fill in the middle ground between extreme acquiescence and absolutist NO's. There ...             Too Many Frogs8 reviews Sandy Asher Philomel, 2005 WONDERFUL READ ALOUD BOOK FOR THE CLASS This is a great little book and an absolute joy to read. I have found that this one is ideal to read aloud to the class. The story is funny and the illustrations are bright and eye catching. This is a story of a rabbit who likes to read and read alone but us then joined by a frog who likes to listen and then by another and another and another......ergo, too many frogs. The kids get a kick out ...             The Perfect Pitch: How to Sell Yourself for Todays Job Market6 reviews David Andrusia Grand Central Publishing, 1997 Learn to Pitch Yourself Were it not for this book I would never have gotten the dream job I now have. I have been a capable researcher for years but underemployed due to my distaste for "marketing" myself, based largely on my complete inability to market myself. This book provided the "Eureka!" I needed to understand how to pitch myself. The author is a friendly, offbeat guide to the world of ethical ...             Sticks and Stones: 7 Ways Your Child Can Deal with Teasing, Conflict, and Other Hard Times9 reviews Scott Cooper Three Rivers Press, 2000 Cooper Coaches Parents, Teachers, and the Rest of Us Scott Cooper's book, STICKS AND STONES, is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve interpersonal relations at home, in the classroom among children or even in a marriage or between countries. This small, completely accessible and easy-to-read book is organized into chapters that illustrate skills by linking them to the patterns of common birds. for example, for problems dealing ...             Squeakers8 reviews Stephen Cosgrove Rourke Publishing, 1987 One of the best This is one of the best books I have ever seen for young children who have either been abused or could be. It alerts young children of the dangers of "secrets" that are hallmarks of child abuse either about to happen or having already occurred. It also provides encouragement to those children who have already been abused to start talking about the abuse with an adult who can do something to ...             Say Something13 reviews Peggy Moss Tilbury House Publishers, 2004 Powerful Say Something portrays an enormous message with a minimum number of words. As I read it to my class of 3rd graders, their response was immediate and powerful. They identified with the characters on many levels, and for the first few pages, thought that being a silent, "innocent" bystander WAS the right thing to do. As the story went on, their faces and comments demonstrated that they had ...             Stepping Out of the Bubble: Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Counseling Therapy7 reviews James P. Krehbiel Booklocker.com, 2005 A practical resource for better living For me, "Stepping Out Of The Bubble" was reminiscent of the renowned books of author, M. Scott Peck, in the style of presenting profound insights into sensible, easy-to-understand language and clear ideas an average person can relate to. Practicing Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and author of "Stepping Out Of The Bubble", James Krehbiel ...             Setting Your Self Free6 reviews SaraKay Smullens New Horizon Press, 2002 A Handbook for Everyone This not your usual "do-it-yourself" book with a glib formula to solve serious problems in human relationships.It is rather a guide and handbook which reflects the personal and professional experiences of a wise and compassionate therapist.It presents a philosophy of treatment and an innovative but practical program for those of us who have suffered emotional abuse in family life,career or ...             A House All Stilled: A Novel5 reviews A. G. Harmon University of Tennessee Press, 2002 Haunting story, elegantly told At times the images are wrenching, but always a page turner. Harmon paints a vivid picture of a young boy coming of age in the rural South. Laced with tender and funny moments, Henry is caught in a battle between his mother's aspirations and his father's history, all the while struggling with his own changing body. Not your typical piece of regional fiction, A House All Stilled is timeless, ...             How to Stop Backing Down & Start Talking Back3 reviews Lisa, Ph.D. Frankfort, Patrick Fanning New Harbinger Publications, 2005 Stronger, happier, funnier WHAT IT'S AIMING FOR: To help the us learn ways to stand up for ourselves and to dig deeper in relationships (most relationships: some are not worth it) to make our feelings and thoughts known and respected. Not an easy task: but this is done so humorously in this small book that we somehow feel lighter and more self esteem by just having read it. WHAT IT ACHIEVES: Feel greater self ...             A Woman in Your Own Right (Quartet Original)4 reviews Anne Dickson Quartet Books (UK), 1983 A life enhancing guide to being true to yourself and others I was recently assigned this book as "home work" from the psychotherapist that I am seeing. I was reluctant but was told to read and re read this book. It has truly had a huge impact on my life as a successful career woman. It has taught me what "assertive" is, that it is NOT the same as aggressive, and also how to empower yourself as a woman to get what you want and to listen to your ...             Women who try too hard: Breaking the pleaser habits5 reviews Kevin Leman Fleming H. Revell, 1987 Discovering the Habits that I needed to break... Dr. Leman, in his typical witty way, gets right to the heart of the problem- and talks right to me! I was confronted in my patterns of being a Pleaser, which only allowed me to feel comfortable with controllers. I am at a point in my life where I want to get off the merry-go-round of bad relationships. Dr. Leman discusses very practical ways to change my habits, which will in turn help me ...             Brave New You: 12 Dynamic Strategies for Saying What You Want and Being Who You Are3 reviews Mary, Ph.D. Valentis, John, Ph.D. Valentis New Harbinger Publications, 2001 BE YOURSELF AND STRIVE TO SUCCEED! As one who counsels individuals in the workplace, my favourite motto is, "follow your dreams and have the courage, strength and commitment to make them a reality." That message is also portrayed in similar words throughout this book. "Brave New You" is an inspiration particularly to women and those pursuing a career outside the home. Generally speaking, we are limited only by our own ...             The Opposite2 reviews Tom Macrae Peachtree Publishers, 2006 You say stop, and I say go go go I don't suppose every picture book author gets to have a blurb on his book by Stephen Fry. Then again I don't suppose every picture book author is a writer for the new "Dr. Who" series on television, now are they? Children's books of the British persuasion lap against our Yankee shores fairly often, but by and large they tend to be of the chapter book persuasion. Americans are perfectly happy ...             How to Be a Bitch With Style: Being in Total Control of Herself2 reviews Vikki Ashley Atalaria Publishers, 1999 A book packed with useful information for life Dr. Vikki Ashley presents a comprehensive program covering most areas of life, for developing inner authority. Men as well as women can profit from Dr. Ashley's distillation of wisdom gained through life experience. The author likes acronyms, and BITCH stands for Being In Total Control Of Herself. This may sound like a denial of spiritual influences. It isn't. It is an assertion that ...             Speaking the Truth in Love4 reviews Kenneth C. Haugk, Ruth Koch Stephen Ministries, 1992 Incredibly practical tool for interpersonal communication Before reading this book, I suffered from a sort of horror of non-fiction. However, Speaking The Truth in Love is non-threatening, practical, and attainable. The principles shared are deep, loving, and in no way narrow. Given a fair chance, they can be life changing. Encouragement to true assertiveness that respects others as well as yourself is gently but firmly emphasized. The Christian ...             Oh, Brother3 reviews Johnniece Marshall Wilson Perfection Learning Prebound, 1989 Cool! Alex has had enough of his big brother, Andrew. Andrew gets his things without permission. Then, One day, Andrew loses Alex's bike!             Every Woman Should Go To Law School Or Read This Book2 reviews Margaret Basch Collins, 2000 Every Woman Should Go To Law School or Buy This Book Excellent, enjoyable book filled information for the independent or not-so-independent woman. Legal matters are not above your head, when you use this little book as a guide. Ms. Basch must actually be one of an endangered species...a smart, sympathetic, humorous lawyer. I read it, enjoyed it, and recommend it.             Mouse, the Monster and Me2 reviews Pat Palmer Impact Pub, 1982 Great for elementary school kids! I am a psychologist in an elementary school, and this book is one of my students' favorite tools. They really relate to the 'mouse' and 'monster' analogies, and they learn to identify those types of behavior in themselves and others. It's a great resource for parents and professionals to use with kids. The activities and discussions are perfect for families or guidance groups!              search for books assertiveness, backing, breaking, brother, conflict, control, counseling, dynamic, express, herself, monster, opposite, original, pilgrimage, pleaser, quartet, reflections, relationships, setting, something, speaking, squeakers, stepping, stilled, strategies, talking, teasing, therapy, workbook, yourself books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: How To Be A Lady A Contemporary Guide To Common Courtesy Impressum - about us get your own shout box