Assertive Behavior

Comparison of Assertive, Non-assertive, and Aggressive Behavior
mimas.csuchico.edu/~ah24/comparison.htm
This is a chart with comparison of Assertive, Non-assertive, and Aggressive Behavior. It also includes information on characteristics and feelings.

Interpersonal Communications-Assertive Behavior
http://www.cravener.net/assertive/fslide1.htm
A Power Point presentation that identifies three characteristics of assertive communication and three personal advantages for using assertive communication problems.

Helpful Hints for Assertive Behavior:
www.couns.msu.edu/self-help/sk_behav.htm
Saying "No" to Unfair Requests or Demands eg Be sure where you stand first, i.e., whether you want to say yes or no. If not sure, say you need time to think it over and let the person know when you will have an answer

How To Say Yes--How So Say No
ianrwww.unl.edu/pubs/family/heg148.htm
You may wish to consider learning to express yourself in a more positive, confident and straightforward manner. Being assertive is based on the idea that changing action leads to changing attitudes and feelings which produces greater feelings of self-esteem.