Assertion Training in Marital Counseling |
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| Authors: | Robert E Alberti Michael L Emmons |
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| Institution: | Robert E. Alberti, PhD, and Michael L. Emmons. PhD, are with the Counseling and Testing Center, The California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. CA 93407 |
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| Abstract: | Assertive behavior training is an evolving technique of great value to the marriage counselor. In this paper "assertive" behavior is differentiated from "non-assertive" and "aggressive" behavior in the text and an explanatory table. Specific components of behavior are identified, and techniques for facilitating assertiveness in clients are described in the context of marital counseling. Beginning with an illustrative example, the paper presents a step-by-step summary of the process and rationale for utilizing assertion training in marital counseling |
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