The definitive guide to assertiveness-now fully revised and updated! Do you struggle to express your opinions? Do you tend to keep your thoughts to yourself, rather than offer an opposing point of view? Assertiveness is an essential skill that can help you succeed in your career, your relationships, and your life. So, how can you learn to speak up and make yourself heard? Now fully revised and updated, The Assertiveness Workbook offers evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you communicate more effectively, improve social interactions, and express yourself with confidence and clarity. You'll learn how to set personal boundaries, cope with criticism, and manage conflict. By learning to be more assertive, you'll find that people respond more positively toward you and that your relationships will ultimately improve! This new edition includes: Insights on the barriers that hold us back from being assertive, Skills to help you be more confident in any setting, Strategies to help you navigate confrontation, Tips to improve social interactions-and your life! Book jacket.