Assertiveness Training

One of a three short courses (along with Stress Management and Anger Management) designed to help clients achieve specific personal development goals.

Assertiveness means to be honest and forthright - and still support the opinions and feelings of others. It should not be confused with aggression. Instead of the confrontational and damaging ‘I win - you lose’ mentality that aggressive people use to achieve their objectives, the aim of Assertiveness Training is to learn to solve a problem in a way allows you to achieve your goals whilst dealing with others calmly, respectfully, and with reduced levels of stress.

The course lasts for 6 sessions, using uses a number of techniques including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy and practical exercises to help you to gain the confidence and competence to behave assertively rather than aggressively.

Course content includes:

• Learning to recognise assertive behaviour and its positive results

• Developing assertive body language

• Developing confidence and self-esteem

• Developing an assertive vocal image

• Understanding and asserting your rights

• Challenging and changing negative and destructive internal dialogue

• Accessing external resources and self-help strategies

• Simple assertive techniques and exercises

• Recognising assertive, aggressive and passive behaviours in yourself and others

• Reacting to and managing aggressive and passive behaviours in others

• Practicing assertive behaviour

• Individual rights and responsibilities

• Taking the first steps to becoming assertive

• How to say "no" with confidence and without feeling guilty

• Standing up for yourself and stating your point of view confidently

• Understanding the link between stress and assertiveness

• Handling conflict and aggressive behaviour

• Negotiating assertively with colleagues 

For bookings and enquiries, call us on 0870 446 4375 or email info@pinnacleplus.co.uk