Assertiveness Training
One of a three short courses (along with Stress Management and Anger Management) designed to help clients achieve specific personal development goals.
Assertiveness means to be honest and forthright - and still support the opinions and feelings of others. It should not be confused with aggression. Instead of the confrontational and damaging ‘I win - you lose’ mentality that aggressive people use to achieve their objectives, the aim of Assertiveness Training is to learn to solve a problem in a way allows you to achieve your goals whilst dealing with others calmly, respectfully, and with reduced levels of stress.
The course lasts for 6 sessions, and uses a number of techniques including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy and practical exercises to help you to gain the confidence and competence to behave assertively rather than aggressively.
Course content includes:
• Learning to recognise assertive behaviour and its positive results
• Developing assertive body language
• Developing confidence and self-esteem
• Developing an assertive vocal image
• Understanding and asserting your rights
• Challenging and changing negative and destructive internal dialogue
• Accessing external resources and self-help strategies
• Simple assertive techniques and exercises
• Recognising assertive, aggressive and passive behaviours in yourself and others
• Reacting to and managing aggressive and passive behaviours in others
• Practicing assertive behaviour
• Individual rights and responsibilities
• Taking the first steps to becoming assertive
• How to say “no” with confidence and without feeling guilty
• Standing up for yourself and stating your point of view confidently
• Understanding the link between stress and assertiveness
• Handling conflict and aggressive behaviour
• Negotiating assertively with colleagues
For enquiries or bookings, call us on 0870 446 4375 or complete our enquiries and booking form