Assertiveness

Course aims

Do you have difficulty saying no or asking for what you want?

Do you know where assertiveness becomes aggression?

This course will help you understand the difference between aggressive and assertive behaviours as well as saying ‘no’ and getting what you want without offending others.

Topics covered

• Defining assertiveness
• Assertiveness strategies and their uses
• Understanding your reaction to stressful events
• Producing effective language for a range of scenarios
• Strategies for dealing with difficult situations and people within these processes
• Effective questioning skills and assertive behaviours