Assertive training benefits components measuring tools

1. Assertive Training

2. What Is Assertiveness?
• Being assertive shows that you respect
yourself because you're willing to stand up
for your interests and express your thoughts
and feelings. It also demonstrates that you're
aware of others' rights and willing to work on
resolving conflicts.

3. What Is Assertiveness Training?
• Assertiveness training can be an effective treatment for
certain conditions, such as depression, social anxiety,
and problems resulting from unexpressed anger.
Assertiveness training can also be useful for those who
wish to improve their interpersonal skills and sense of
self-respect.
• Definition. Assertive training is a form of behavior
therapy designed to help people stand up for
themselves—to empower themselves, in more
contemporary terms. It is an answer that seeks to
maintain an appropriate response in behavior, far from
passivity and aggression.

4. Assertive Behaviours
What Is Assertive Behavior?
• Being assertive is a social communication skill
demonstrated by certain behaviors and language of
expressing yourself. Those behaviors involve speaking
up for yourself in a confident, calm, and respectful
manner… as well as setting boundaries. The skill is
essential for helping you express thoughts, feelings, and
needs, convey your expectation of being treated fairly
and earn respect.
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5. • 1. Saying, “No”
• 2. Being decisive
• 3. Communicating directly
• 4. Speaking up about misconduct
• 5. Asserting your rights
• 6. Showing self-confidence
• 7. Choosing positive communication
• 8. Being proactive, not aggressive
• 9. Set practical boundaries

6. The benefits of being assertive
• Gain self-confidence and self-esteem
• Gain a sense of empowerment
• Understand and recognize your feelings
• Earn respect from others
• Improve communication
• Create win-win situations
• Improve your decision-making skills
• Create honest relationships
• Gain more job satisfaction

7. Components of assertive behavior
• Eye contact, Body posture, Gestures, Facial
expressions, Tone of voice, word inflection,
timing content (honest, spontaneous, sharing
feelings..

8. Measuring Assertiveness
• Measurement Tools.