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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ASSERT YOURSELF!

Module Summary

• Assertiveness is a way of communicating that expresses your needs, opinions and

emotions while respecting the rights of others. It is different to aggressive behaviour

which violates the rights of others and passive behaviour where we violate our own

rights.

• Even if we are assertive in most situations there can still be certain situations in

which we find it difficult to be assertive.

• Unassertive behaviour can lead to low self esteem.

• We are all born assertive but as we grow we learn different patterns of

communication.

• Our environment can make it difficult for us to be assertive.

• Sometimes we hold unhelpful beliefs and assumptions about ourselves, other people

and the world that can make it difficult for us to be assertive.

The next module introduces the

characteristics of aggressive,

assertive and passive

communication. Each style has its

own benefits and costs.

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Module 1: What is Assertiveness

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• Psychotherapy • Research • Training

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