People with all sorts of difficulties—ranging from typical, everyday deflation, anxiety, and personality pathology—often struggle with being pro-active, exercising self-control, overcoming passivity, ...

Not so long ago, the ideal comportment was restrained, modest, not pushy. But recent decades have seen increased lauding of, indeed training of, assertiveness. We’re even seeing encouragement of rude ...

Are you able to be firm with others? Are you able to express your opinion and speak directly? Do you take accountability for your own mistakes? Do you know what assertiveness entails? What ...

If I had to write one treatment plan for the thousands of clients I've seen over the years, it would likely be to help them step up and be assertive. Assertiveness is about expressing your authentic ...

Most people likely think of assertiveness as “speaking up”—honestly expressing how they feel, standing up for themselves, and finding the courage to say no. This traditional form of social ...