Assertiveness at work can be a valuable asset; it can help you get your ideas across, and reinforce boundaries with others. It can be difficult to learn, particularly if you're more shy by nature, but ...

It’s essential to know whether your level of assertiveness is optimal. To be assured that the way you stand up for yourself is likely to produce the desired results, you need to feel confident in how ...

Sometimes we forget how much our attitude and communication style impacts those around us, and ultimately impacts our career opportunities. Everyone needs to communicate assertively, not aggressively.

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. I am ...

As you help guide your child through the social-emotional awareness and cognitive skills to enrich their empathy, consider promoting the crucial skill to act on empathetic responses to the needs of ...