and, 264, 311
overview, 2, 39, 39–42, 46overview of handouts and 
worksheets for, 39–42
problem solving and, 10pros and cons of practicing, 77
Mindfulness skills module. See 
also Mindfulness practice
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 1: Goals of Interpersonal Effectiveness, 117
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 2: Factors in the Way of Interpersonal Effectiveness, 118
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 2a: Myths in the Way of Interpersonal Effectiveness, 119
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 3: Overview— Obtaining Objectives Skillfully, 123
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 4: Clarifying Goals in Interpersonal Situations, 124
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 5: Guidelines for Objectives Effectiveness—Getting What You Want (DEAR MAN), 125–126
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 5a: Applying DEAR MAN Skills to a Difficult Current Interaction, 127
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 6: Guidelines for Relationship Effectiveness—Keeping the Relationship (GIVE), 128
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 6a: Expanding the V in GIVE— Levels of Validation, 129
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 7: Guidelines for Self-Respect Effectiveness—Keeping Respect for Yourself (FAST), 130
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 8: Evaluating Options for Whether or How Intensely to Ask for Something or Say No, 131–133
Interpersonal Effectiveness 
Handout 9: Troubleshooting—When What You Are Doing Isn’t Working, 134–135
Interpersonal Effectiveness