Assertion

We all have the need for communication on a daily basis. The three most basic forms of communication are assertion, aggression and deference.  Aggression (anger) and deference (fear) are the result of a lack of assertion. In this program users will learn about the positive effects of the communication skills of assertion.  They will also see how assertion can make a huge difference in what they get out of life. Topics: What Is Assertion?, The Importance of Being Assertive, How to Develop Assertion, Benefits of Assertion and Improving Assertion.

• What Is Assertion?
• Assertion is a way to tell others what you need or want
• Example of someone communicating without assertion
• Example of someone communicating with assertion
• The Importance of Being Assertive
• Have your needs met
• Example of someone not getting needs met
• Example of someone getting needs met
• How to Develop Assertion
• Admit that you need to change – example
• Practice being who you want to be – example