BASICS OF ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION
Are you familiar with this?
- Have you ever wanted to say no to someone but felt really uncomfortable doing so?
- Have you ever reacted in a specific situation in a way that you still regret today?
- Do you sometimes feel like you’re about to be thrown off an emotional roller coaster and don’t know how to react in a situation that makes you uncomfortable?
- Do you ever feel attacked or overwhelmed and don’t know how to react?
What are the benefits of group counseling?
To maintain “common sense”—and for other reasons as well—the best approach to communication is assertiveness. Simply put, it’s a way of behaving and communicating that shows respect for ourselves and others.
In this workshop, we will focus on the following topics through hands-on exercises and discussions:
- The three most common types of behavior.
- Assertiveness: What does it mean, how does it manifest itself, and why is it so helpful in communication?
- What kind of behavior do we most often choose?
- How can assertiveness help us in situations that are uncomfortable for us today?
- How can we express our thoughts and opinions more clearly, and thereby resolve conflicts more effectively?
- What does assertiveness have in common with good interpersonal relationships?
Assertiveness is a multifaceted skill that requires a lot of practice and real-world application. In this short session, however, we’ll discuss the basic strategies of assertive behavior and lay the groundwork for building and refining this universally useful skill.
Duration and Date
The workshop lasts 4 full hours (60 minutes) and is held at a time agreed upon by the provider and the client.
The workshop is practical and interactive in nature and calls for active participation from attendees.
More information
Jana Mlačnik, jana.mlacnik@cene-stupar.si, 031 729 908
