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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 which 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