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, ...

Here’s how empathy and assertiveness are scientifically proven to establish you as the confidant everyone values and trusts. In every friend group, there’s usually a person whose presence alone ...

If you want people to respect you, you'll need to learn how to be more assertive, and the most assertive people do certain ...

Years ago, when I stepped into the role of scholarship officer for my college sorority, I had no idea that this position would challenge my understanding of myself and become a pivotal moment in my ...

Dr. Karin Ryan from Nystrom & Associates is here with ways to empower you to be assertive in your relationships. There are four main styles of communication and it can be helpful to be aware of them ...

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 ...

The way parents and their children play together may be the framework for how kids will treat other children, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Science X Daily and the Weekly ...