It's not your fault: a booklet for men'

It's not your fault, men talk about living beyond the effects of sexual abuse' is a book for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. It shares stories of survival, hope and healing.

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Build Self Confidence With Affirmations

What are affirmations? An affirmation is a statement or a set of words that you repeat to yourself so as to build self confidence.

Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Last Year

Many of us are looking forward to great things in 2009 and are busy setting goals and plans to create great results and achieve our dreams.

As you begin to mentally prepare for the upcoming year don't forget to take time to assess your personal and professional challenges and accomplishments THIS past year. Here are some questions to ask that will inform your goals and strategies for 2009.

Assertive Communication - 10 Tips For Expressing Yourself Assertively

1. Think before you speak. The first step is to be clear within yourself as to what you want to say.

2. Communicate your needs without excuses or disclaimers at the beginning, such as "well, this may not really be important" or "I may be making a big deal out of nothing".

Aggressive, Assertive of Passive?

Assertiveness is a method of communication that lets others know your ideas and feelings, while respecting their feelings as well.

A person behaving aggressively states her feelings directly, but she violates the rights of others. For example, suppose a neighbor asks you to baby-sit her four children and you don't want to.