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Your perfect right : assertiveness and equality in your life and relationships / Robert Alberti, PhD, Michael Emmons, PhD.

By: Alberti, Robert E [author.].
Contributor(s): Emmons, Michael L [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Oakland, CA : Impact Publishers, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2017]Edition: Tenth Edition.Description: vi, 316 pages ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781626259607 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Assertiveness (Psychology) | Interpersonal communicationAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Your perfect rightDDC classification: 158.2
Contents:
Acknowledgments -- Introduction to the tenth edition -- You and your perfect right -- Assertiveness and you -- How assertive are you now? -- Keep track of your growth -- Discovering assertiveness -- Whose perfect right? -- What it means to be assertive -- "Can you give me an example?" -- Becoming assertive -- Set goals for yourself -- It's not what you say, it's how you say it! -- Assertive messages?twenty-first-century style -- Thinking assertively -- There's nothing to be afraid of -- It's a skill you can learn -- Take it one step at a time -- Building assertive relationships -- Assertiveness builds equal relationships -- All in the family : assertiveness for parents, children, and seniors -- Assertiveness, intimacy, and sexuality -- Applying your assertiveness -- Anger 101: it's not a four-letter word -- Anger 102: what you can do about it -- Must we put up with put-downs? -- Assertiveness works at work too -- Dealing with difficult people -- Living an assertive life -- Deciding when to be assertive? or not -- When assertiveness doesn?t work -- Helping others deal with the new assertive you -- Beyond assertiveness -- Appendix: assertiveness practice situations -- Online resources -- References and further reading -- Index.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Your Perfect Right --the leading assertiveness guide with over 1.3 million copies sold--is now fully updated and revised. This indispensable guide to equal-relationship assertiveness is packed with step-by-step exercises, tips, and skills to help you express yourself effectively.

Are you comfortable starting a conversation with strangers at a party? Do you sometimes feel ineffective in making your needs clear? Do you have difficulty saying no to persuasive people? Everyone needs a little help getting along with others. Assertiveness is a key social skill, as well as a tool for making your relationships more equal. Learning to respond more effectively to others can help you reduce stress and increase your sense of self-worth.

In this fully updated and revised tenth edition, you'll learn practical advice on dealing with difficult people, handling criticism, and expressing your feelings. You'll also discover how to use humor in conflict resolution, ways to clarify others' intentions, and how to distinguish between encouraging and discouraging communication habits. This edition also includes a new introduction by coauthor Robert Alberti, in addition to research and information on the subjects of anger and interpersonal communication.

Assertiveness is an alternative to personal powerlessness or manipulation. The program in this book will help you develop effective ways to express yourself, maintain your self-respect, and show respect for others. This is not a "me-first" book--it's all about equal-relationship assertiveness!



Revised edition of the authors' Your perfect right, c2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction to the tenth edition -- You and your perfect right -- Assertiveness and you -- How assertive are you now? -- Keep track of your growth -- Discovering assertiveness -- Whose perfect right? -- What it means to be assertive -- "Can you give me an example?" -- Becoming assertive -- Set goals for yourself -- It's not what you say, it's how you say it! -- Assertive messages?twenty-first-century style -- Thinking assertively -- There's nothing to be afraid of -- It's a skill you can learn -- Take it one step at a time -- Building assertive relationships -- Assertiveness builds equal relationships -- All in the family : assertiveness for parents, children, and seniors -- Assertiveness, intimacy, and sexuality -- Applying your assertiveness -- Anger 101: it's not a four-letter word -- Anger 102: what you can do about it -- Must we put up with put-downs? -- Assertiveness works at work too -- Dealing with difficult people -- Living an assertive life -- Deciding when to be assertive? or not -- When assertiveness doesn?t work -- Helping others deal with the new assertive you -- Beyond assertiveness -- Appendix: assertiveness practice situations -- Online resources -- References and further reading -- Index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Acknowledgments (p. v)
  • Introduction to the Tenth Edition (p. 1)
  • Part I You and Your Perfect Right
  • 1 Assertiveness and You (p. 10)
  • 2 How Assertive Are You Now? (p. 20)
  • 3 Keep Track of Your Growth (p. 26)
  • Part II Discovering Assertiveness
  • 4 Whose Perfect Right? (p. 32)
  • 5 What It Means to Be Assertive (p. 45)
  • 6 "Can You Give Me an Example?" (p. 61)
  • Part III Becoming Assertive
  • 7 Set Goals for Yourself (p. 70)
  • 8 It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It! (p. 81)
  • 9 Assertive Messages - Twenty-First-Century Style (p. 100)
  • 10 Thinking Assertively (p. 110)
  • 11 There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of (p. 123)
  • 12 It's a Skill You Can Learn (p. 139)
  • 13 Take It One Step at a Time (p. 145)
  • Part IV Building Assertive Relationships
  • 14 Assertiveness Builds Equal Relationships (p. 154)
  • 15 All in the Family: Assertiveness for Parents, Children, and Seniors (p. 168)
  • 16 Assertiveness, Intimacy, and Sexuality (p. 175)
  • Part V Applying Your Assertiveness
  • 17 Anger 101: It's Not a Four-Letter Word (p. 188)
  • 18 Anger 102: What You Can Do About It (p. 201)
  • 19 Must We Put Up with Put-Downs? (p. 213)
  • 20 Assertiveness Works at Work Too (p. 220)
  • 21 Dealing with Difficult People (p. 235)
  • Part VI Living an Assertive Life
  • 22 Deciding When to Be Assertive - or Not (p. 246)
  • 23 When Assertiveness Doesn't Work (p. 254)
  • 24 Helping Others Deal with the New Assertive You (p. 261)
  • 25 Beyond Assertiveness (p. 268)
  • Appendix: Assertiveness Practice Situations (p. 281)
  • Online Resources (p. 295)
  • References and Further Reading (p. 297)
  • Index (p. 307)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Robert Alberti, PhD, has received international recognition for his writing and editing. A retired licensed psychologist and Fellow of the American Psychological Association, he is author or coauthor of eight book, including Rebuilding with Bruce Fisher.
Michael Emmons, PhD, (1938-2016), was a celebrated psychologist, consultant, and author or coauthor of seven book. In addition to his groundbreaking work with assertiveness training, he was a pioneer in holistic and integrative approaches to psychotherapy.