Assertiveness training

Assertiveness training

Being assertive is being able to express yourself with confidence without resorting to aggressive, manipulative, or passive behavior. By developing assertiveness and awareness of our own strengths and weaknesses, we can adapt our behavior for greater effectiveness in social and business interactions. This assertiveness training provides guidelines on how to become more assertive and build self-confidence, which will help you achieve greater productivity. This while you get your daily activities under control and you will be better able to reduce the stress in your home or work environment.

Purpose of the Assertiveness Training

After completing the assertiveness training you will be able to:

• explain what assertiveness is and what it means to people and yourself
• appreciate that everyone has rights and that everyone should abide by them
• using a positive approach to communicate more effectively
• use the words that help you get the most out of interactions with others
• follow a process to approach everything assertively

Topics / planning of the Assertiveness Training

• What is assertiveness? (series of activities)
• Assertiveness goals (what will you get out of the session)
• How assertiveness works (a look at reactions and the rationale)
• My assertive rights (overview of rights
• Choosing a positive approach (methodology): eg compliments, self-esteem, new challenges and effective communication
• Approaching Assertiveness (Look at the Four Foundations)
• Word choice (communication about feelings)
• Preparing to be assertive (mastering the process of developing a natural approach.
• Assertiveness review (an activity involving child to the reasoning behind assertiveness.