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Addressing passive-aggressive behaviour in psychotherapy

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Passive-aggression is a type of behaviour or personality characterised by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation. Underneath there may be manipulation at play which leads to the term “passive aggressive”. It does not mean swinging between passivity and aggression but someone who expresses their aggression passively. Passive-aggressive behaviour

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Assertiveness and boosting self-esteem and self-confidence

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The difference between effective levels of assertiveness and aggression is when there is an absence of respect for other people. Aggressive behaviour is when there is no respect for others. However, you can be assertive whilst at the same time respecting the sensitivities of others. That essentially is what it means to have healthy boundaries.

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