Well-Meaning But Dry Book That's All About Assertiveness:
This dated, dry book is a psychotherapist's way to approach being assertive. There aren't a lot of contemporary examples or honest dealings with human emotions. Instead it's the peaceful approach to becoming less passive or aggressive, as if you're sitting in a therapist's office. The authors use the title's scripture verse as the basis of the book but don't really expound much on it. Instead the title could have more accurately been "The Step-by-Step Therapist's Guide to Assertiveness." The chapters... more info
Be assertive, not aggressive.:
This is a wonderfully-written book for those of us who find it difficult to express our own needs. Placed in a Christian context, this book removes the guilt from not agreeing with people. Its premise is based on good, sound psychology: we all are valuable individuals, worthy of being treated with respect. Also, it reminds us that the responsibility is our own for helping others to understand what we want/need. Easy reading.
Easy-to-read introduction to Assertive living:
Ruth Koch is a counselor, social worker, and educator; Ken Haugk is a pastor and the founder of Stephen Ministries (an organization that exists to equip church members in basic counseling and listening skills in order to be of service during others' difficult times). "Speaking the Truth in Love" is one book in the training curriculum and focuses on how one can grow to be more assertive. Assertiveness can be defined as "moving toward one's self as you move toward another person." This is to be... more info
Speaking the Truth in Love:
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