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Peer reviewedFarley, Roy C.; Akridge, Robert L. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1987
Examined effects of training in relationship skills for rehabilitation clients. Training was found to be effective in teaching basic concepts about interpersonal styles and in teaching participants how to communicate understanding and behave assertively in simulated career situations, and partially successful in an actual career preparation…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Career Exploration, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship
Kotzman, Anne – 1995
This training manual contains material from the book "Listen to Me, Listen to You--A Practical Guide to Improving Self-Esteem, Listening Skills and Assertiveness" set out in the form of exercises and handouts. The manual provides a series of 14 group exercises and 19 related handouts suitable for use in workshops or group training…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Foreign Countries, Group Activities
Peer reviewedLeathers, Dale G. – Journal of Applied Communication Research, 1988
Discusses the importance of impression management, an individual's conscious attempt to exercise control over selected communicative behaviors and cues for purposes of making a desired impression. Provides a comprehensive conceptualization of the impression-management process, and demonstrates how this process can facilitate effective training of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication Research, Credibility
Peer reviewedRuben, Douglas H.; Ruben, Marilyn J. – Small Group Behavior, 1989
Identifies promising developments and mistakes found in assertiveness training programs. Discusses problems arising from negative image, generalizability of learned skills and, especially, curriculum format. Concludes that elicited "assertiveness" may not have positive outcomes for all individuals. Recommends enhancement interventions…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Training, Curriculum Guides
