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Apr 24, 2008, 12:17 PM
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My T wants me to read a book on being assertive. *shrugs* Any suggestions?
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Apr 24, 2008, 12:52 PM
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I would go at it sideways and work on self-esteem:
http://www.amazon.com/Self-Esteem-Wo.../dp/1572242523 But a lot of people like, When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: http://www.amazon.com/When-Say-No-Fe.../dp/0553263900
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Apr 24, 2008, 04:10 PM
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Maybe you could describe the context in which your T recommended the book. Without any context, I just imagine you going to a session and him/her saying "go read this ****ing book because you aren't assertive enough." And I doubt that is what actually happened.
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Apr 24, 2008, 04:30 PM
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Maybe part of the homework for learning to be assertive is to find a book on your own?
 Learning to do what is necessary and good for you... I agree, the book "When I say no, I feel guilty" could be a good place to begin.  Maual Smith, Bantaam Books
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Apr 24, 2008, 10:05 PM
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I think the one book that helped me a lot wasn't geared towards self esteem but it helped manage those thoughts that interfered with me being assertive:
Mind Over Mood by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky |
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May 04, 2008, 11:31 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
Perna said: I would go at it sideways and work on self-esteem: http://www.amazon.com/Self-Esteem-Wo.../dp/1572242523 But a lot of people like, When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: http://www.amazon.com/When-Say-No-Fe.../dp/0553263900 </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> i went to the store i buy a book or two and these are actually the 2 i ended up buying. maybe ill show T on Tuesday.
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