In reviewing four types of what she pictures as “empathic assertiveness” devised to neutralize the other’s resistance, M. Selig (2018, Mar 15, Psychology Today, adds that “no communication ...

That difference often boils down to understanding aggression vs assertiveness. One builds walls while the other can build respect. In this post, we’ll unpack these two crucial communication ...

As your young adult moves through their social and professional lives, practicing assertiveness becomes more and more important when working through complicated situations and developing their own ...

Assertiveness is a crucial skill that can be developed through therapy and practice. It is fundamental to subjective well-being, happiness, mental health, and self-care. From a clinical ...

Being assertive in the workplace means communicating openly and directly, garnering respect from peers and superiors. Assertiveness can improve your satisfaction in the workplace, whether you are ...

Assertive communication involves clear, honest statements about your beliefs, needs, and emotions. Think of it as a healthy midpoint between passive communication and aggressive communication ...

In recent years there have been a lot of articles about the importance of teaching children empathy. As a psychotherapist (and a mom) who specializes in relationships, I could not agree more.

An assertive approach allows you to voice your concerns without resorting to aggression or avoiding the problem altogether. While assertiveness is in the middle of communication between two people ...