Assertiveness Training: Become Confident, Clear And Control

A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based approach to assertiveness

What you'll learn
Learn difference between assertive, aggressive and passive behaviour
Learn assertiveness techniques based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Learn saying No. Dealing with criticism and giving criticism assertively. Dealing with disappointment assertively
Unhelpful thinking patterns of un-assertive behaviour and how to change them
Requirements
The only tools needed are your presence, a notepad, a pen or a pencil and perhaps some cards.
No prior knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is needed.
Description
Assertiveness is a mode of communication. It is the ability to express your feelings, ideas, views, and opinions openly without violating the rights of others. It is different from aggressive behaviour, which infringes on the rights of others, and passive behaviour, which compromises on our own rights.Have you ever…Said yes, when you wanted to say no?You have a right to say 'No', learn how to in this course.Wanted to speak up but couldn't?Assertiveness is a skill you can learn. Had trouble with accepting or giving feedback?This course has you covered!Don't get taken for granted!Learn to put forth your needs, how to say No, handle criticism, deal with angry peopleBased on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), this course gives an easy three step method to learn Assertiveness.  Understand concepts which make you behave the the way you do based on cognitive behavioural therapy.Implement what you learn, change your thinking and behaviour through easy to follow video lessons.Succeed by doing the guided exercises on downloadable worksheetsEffects of being unassertiveThe main effect of not being assertive is that it can lead to low self esteem.If we never express ourselves openly and conceal our thoughts and feelings this can make us feel tense, stressed, anxious or resentful. It can also lead to unhealthy and uncomfortable relationships. We will feel like the people closest to us don’t really know us.Less assertive people are likely to suffer from social phobia, anxiety and also have higher incidence of depression and substance abuse.Assertiveness is a communication skill which can be easily learned online.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Objectives and Outline

Lecture 3 Before you begin…

Lecture 4 Download the worksheets!

Section 2: Understanding Assertiveness

Lecture 5 What is Assertiveness?

Lecture 6 Top three myths about Assertiveness

Lecture 7 Effects and Cause for Unassertiveness, Roadblocks for Assertiveness

Lecture 8 How assertive are you?

Lecture 9 Section Summary

Section 3: Recognising aggressive, assertive and passive behaviour.

Lecture 10 Why recognise the difference between these communication styles?

Lecture 11 Recognise Passive communication.

Lecture 12 Recognise Aggressive communication

Lecture 13 Recognise Assertive communication

Lecture 14 Characteristics of Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Behaviour

Lecture 15 Section Summary

Section 4: De-stressing for assertiveness

Lecture 16 Caveman responses and unassertiveness

Lecture 17 Reducing physical tension

Lecture 18 De-stressing and relaxation resources

Lecture 19 Section Summary

Section 5: Thinking Assertively

Lecture 20 Introduction: Thinking assertively

Lecture 21 10 reasons we struggle to be assertive (Part 1)

Lecture 22 10 reasons we struggle to be assertive (Part 2)

Lecture 23 Which of these thinking patterns do you subscribe to?

Lecture 24 Our assertive rights

Lecture 25 Change your thoughts and beliefs - Thought Diaries

Lecture 26 Change your thoughts and beliefs - Behavioural Experiments

Lecture 27 Section Summary

Section 6: Behaving Assertively

Lecture 28 The groundwork!

Lecture 29 Non verbal assertive behaviour

Lecture 30 Practicing non verbal assertive behaviour

Lecture 31 Verbal assertiveness techniques Part 1

Lecture 32 Verbal assertiveness technique Part 2

Lecture 33 Section Summary

Section 7: Saying "No" assertively

Lecture 34 Why say 'No' assertively?

Lecture 35 How to say 'No' assertively

Lecture 36 Practice saying 'No'

Lecture 37 Section Summary

Section 8: Coping with criticism assertively

Lecture 38 Introduction

Lecture 39 Responding to constructive criticism

Lecture 40 Responding to destructive criticism

Lecture 41 Giving constructive criticism

Lecture 42 Section Summary

Section 9: Complementing, congratulating and praising

Lecture 43 Dealing with compliments assertively

Lecture 44 Responding to compliments assertively

Lecture 45 Giving compliments assertively

Lecture 46 Section Summary

Section 10: Dealing with disappointment assertively

Lecture 47 Dealing with disappointment assertively

Section 11: Putting it all together

Lecture 48 Putting it all together

Lecture 49 Steps to put it all together

Lecture 50 Bonus: Last word

Anyone wanting to be more confident, clear and controlled in their day to day life,CBT practitioners who want to start including "Assertiveness Training" in their sessions with their clients.