Communication and Assertion Skills for Older Persons

First published in 1987. The chapters in the text focus on helping the reader meet these goals and objectives: Build self-confidence; improve social interaction; Listen to oneself and others; Give and receive positive feedback; Express personal feelings, opinions, and experiences; Respect one's own (personal) rights; Respect the rights of others; Increase the practice of selective assertiveness. Topics covered are transition in life, personal awareness, relationships of family members and friend