HOW TO MAKE EMPOWERING RESPONSES WHEN PEOPLE ARE UPSET
Anger Starvation and Positive Admission are two constructive ways of dealing with another’s anger, disappointment, or frustration.
GIVING and RECEIVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
/in Assertiveness, Empowerment, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferThis fourth blog in my assertive communication series shows why these skills are important and how to be constructive in their use.
POSITIVE EXPRESSIONS
/in Uncategorized /by JenniferGiving and receiving positive expressions are the next skills in my assertive communication series that began with Assertive Beliefs. It covers two of four feedback skills. Each article in this series includes exercises for learning and practicing assertive skills. Some do not think of giving and receiving positive feedback as being assertive. However, assertiveness is […]
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION: EMOTIONS & EMPATHY
/in Assertiveness, Coercive Control, Domestic Abuse, Emotions /by JenniferExpressing Emotions and Empathy is the second of the Assertive Communication Skills series. They complete the self-defining skills along with requests and refusals covered earlier.
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: REQUEST AND REFUSAL
/in Assertiveness, Coercive relationships, Growth, Self-esteem and Confidence /by JenniferThis assertive communication skills series begins with two self-defining skills: assertive request and assertive refusal.
ASSERTIVE BELIEFS
/in Assertiveness, Coercive relationships, Empowerment, Growth /by JenniferAssertive Beliefs is the seventh blog in my empowerment series for victims of partner abuse. You must believe you have the right to be assertive before using skills: this article builds that foundation. It covers definitions, benefits, beliefs that may interfere, an assertiveness skills list, and steps to work on the belief that you have the right to stand up for yourself.
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