Learn how assertive communication can help when relatives overstay their welcome in this week's Problems column by Juanita ...

Assertiveness training in nursing education aims to equip practitioners with the confidence and communication skills required to express ideas, set boundaries and advocate effectively for patient ...

One prominent account of the speech act of assertion assumes that by asserting a proposition, the speaker commits to the proposition, that is, vouches for its truth. This predicts negative social ...

Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

Assertive community treatment, a strongly evidence-based practice for delivering care to individuals with schizophrenia and low health care engagement, is applicable to disengaged, medically complex ...

Do you want a healthier relationship? We all do, of course. But while mutual trust—the bedrock of any intimate relationship—and respect and empathy are crucial elements of longevity, let’s take a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A ...

Some of the most challenging conversations we have are with our own family members. All, too often, we can treat friends and acquaintances, even total strangers, with more respect than we treat our ...

Communication is a fundamental part of professional success, yet for many women, it can be a double-edged sword, whether that's struggling to be heard in meetings, navigating biases around ...