Your Perfect Right: Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships by Alberti Robert & Emmons Michael

Author:Alberti, Robert & Emmons, Michael [Alberti, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Published: 2017-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Step 11: Try it out. You’ve examined your own behavior, considered alternatives, observed a model of more effective action, practiced some positive thoughts about yourself, and obtained any help needed to overcome obstacles. You’re now ready to begin trying out for yourself new ways of dealing with the problem situation. (Don’t skip over a repeat of steps 6, 7, 8, and 9 if needed to be sure you’re prepared, but don’t get bogged down “getting ready.”)

It’s important to select an alternative, more effective way of behaving in the problem situation. You may wish to follow your model and enact that person’s approach. That’s an acceptable choice, but don’t forget that you’re a unique person. You may or may not find your model’s style one that you want to adopt for yourself.

After selecting a more effective alternative behavior, role-play the situation with a friend, practice partner, teacher, or therapist. Try to follow the new response pattern you have selected. As in steps 2, 4, and 5, make careful observation of your behavior, using an audio or video recording to review your actual behavior whenever possible. (This could be the ultimate selfie!) Don’t worry about not having your goals absolutely clear. As you try out new behavioral skills, you’ll become more aware of what you want in the situation.

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