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ASSERT YOURSELF!
Module summary
It is an important assertiveness and social skill to be able to receive and give
compliments.
As with the other assertiveness skills there can be some unhelpful thinking stopping
us from being able to accept compliments graciously. This thinking can be challenged
and changed.
It is also useful and friendly to be able to give compliments
We need to practice receiving and giving compliments regularly. This can impact
positively on our self esteem and the self esteem of those around us.
The next module pulls all the
assertiveness skills together and
shows you how to start
practising to become more
assertive
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