SHANDELLE HETHER-GRAY is a licensed mental health counselor, trained in evidence-based therapies, which she uses to treat anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. She is an adjunct professor in psychology and has presented at conferences and has been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Get more out of your life with this thorough yet easy-to-follow guide on assertive communication! This book is packed with great activities for you to practice your assertiveness skills in all areas of life! --Svetlana Mesa, LMFT Shandelle has a very rich experience with helping people improve and grow in a counseling setting. She brings her deep knowledge of daily human challenges to this book. The reader will find the material in her book very relatable and very engaging. Shandelle makes assertiveness easy to learn and practice. --Lana Gaiton, Ph.D., Psychologist, New York City Shandy's wealth of experience in providing culturally informed skills training is evident in this simple, practical, and evidence-based guide to developing assertiveness skills in many contexts. The discussion of how personal characteristics may influence communication styles is informative and will aid therapists who want to teach assertiveness skills in a culturally competent way. For clients, the book describes how assertiveness skills will enhance their quality of life and provides easy and practical exercises that help to develop those skills. --Elizabeth C. Katz, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Towson University