Communication and Assertion Skills for Older Persons

by Leilani Doty

Overview

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 friends, specific communication skills, selective assertiveness, and reflection on the learning experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891164005
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1987
Series:	Death Education, Aging and Health Care
Pages:	110
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Leilani Doty Gerocounselor, Counseling Resources, Inc. Gainesville, Florida

Table of Contents

Preface, I. BASIC SKILLS, 1. Introduction, 2. Change, 3. Communication, 4. Basic Communication Skills, 5. Selective Assertiveness, 6. Reflection, II. ADVANCED SKILLS, 7. The Need for Communication Today, 8. The Communication Era, 9. Communication, 10. The Importance of Feelings in Communication, 11. Selective Assertiveness, 12. Transition in Life, 13. Roles and Relationships, 14. Completing an Experience, Bibliography, Index