Chimera is a self-defense class teaching effective safety and self-defense skills designed for women, emphasizing self-empowerment and assertiveness. Developed in the 1970s, Chimera first began in ...

When people describe me, assertive is the last word they use. This has cost me a lot, both professionally and personally, because of missed opportunities. But can we learn to be more assertive? And ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Rhesa and Edwina of Ho’oko LLC dished straight talk about assertiveness, including the right balance and benefits. “Assertiveness is a social and communication skill that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I am a child psychotherapist, and recently a 10-year-old girl sat on my couch, describing an incident she witnessed at school. A ...

People with all sorts of difficulties—ranging from typical, everyday deflation, anxiety, and personality pathology—often struggle with being pro-active, exercising self-control, overcoming passivity, ...

One aspect of negotiating effectively that I find challenging is the art of balancing assertiveness and empathy. Empathy scares me. When I think about empathy, the first thought that comes to mind is ...