Randy J. Paterson Books
Randy J. Paterson, Ph.
Known for: The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
Books by Randy J. Paterson
The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
The Assertiveness Workbook provides practical exercises and strategies to help readers develop assertive communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and express their needs confidently in both personal and professional relationships. It draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy principles to guide readers in overcoming passivity and aggression, fostering self-respect and mutual respect in interactions.
Read SummaryKey Insights from Randy J. Paterson
Understanding Assertiveness: Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Behaviors
In my clinical work, I have found that the road to assertiveness begins with clarity—understanding the continuum of behaviors that shape our interactions. Assertiveness is one of three basic communication styles, the other two being passivity and aggression. Each reflects not only how we speak, but ...
From The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
Personal Rights and Responsibilities: The Foundation of Assertive Communication
One of the most transformative steps in assertiveness training is reclaiming your sense of personal rights. Most of us grow up with implicit lessons about whose needs matter. We internalize cultural, familial, or gendered messages: don’t make waves, be polite, don’t be selfish. Over time, we mistake...
From The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
About Randy J. Paterson
Randy J. Paterson, Ph.D., is a Canadian psychologist, author, and director of Changeways Clinic in Vancouver. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, anxiety, and assertiveness training, and is known for his accessible self-help books and workshops on mental health and communicat...
Read more
Randy J. Paterson, Ph.D., is a Canadian psychologist, author, and director of Changeways Clinic in Vancouver. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, anxiety, and assertiveness training, and is known for his accessible self-help books and workshops on mental health and communicat...
Randy J. Paterson, Ph.D., is a Canadian psychologist, author, and director of Changeways Clinic in Vancouver. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy, depression, anxiety, and assertiveness training, and is known for his accessible self-help books and workshops on mental health and communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Randy J. Paterson, Ph.
Read Randy J. Paterson's books in 15 minutes
Get AI-powered summaries with key insights from 1 book by Randy J. Paterson.