
Assertiveness
A Practical Approach
Speechmark Publishing Ltd
1st Edition
Published on 31. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
118 pages
978-0-86388-379-8 (ISBN)
Description
This highly successful title offers an opportunity for professionals from all backgrounds to develop an understanding of assertiveness, which has been shown to be therapeutically advantageous for all kinds of client groups and can be useful in many contexts. It is a highly practical working manual from which you can apply the principles of assertiveness, both to yourself and to your clients.
Reviews / Votes
'The layout is well spaced with humorous illustrations and clear headings for easy reference' - Sylvia Temple, Acting Head Occupational Therapist, Warneford Hospital, British Journal of Occupational TherapyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 254 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86388-379-8 (9780863883798)
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Additional editions

E-Book
10/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
€48.49
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E-Book
10/2018
1st Edition
Routledge
€48.49
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Persons
Stephanie Holland is a speech and language therapist who specialised in working in the adult field. She left the NHS after twelve years and set up her own training and consultancy business Rapport which she now runs from her base in Central France. She loves to help people manifest the kind of life that they really want. Clare Ward is an Occupational Therapist who, after many years working in the mental health field and running a freelance training business, moved to work in Community Paediatrics. She now runs a specialist assessment clinic for children with coordination difficulties and also provides OT to a large number of children with varying limitations and needs. Clare no longer offers training to others, but continues to believe in the value of self-esteem and assertion, both within her work and busy family life.
Content
Behaviour types; Being assertive; Our right to be assertive; Owning our feelings; Refusing and requesting; Self respect; Criticism & conflict; Sexuality; The assertive option; Clinical application.