Giving 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 […]
Expressing 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.
This assertive communication skills series begins with two self-defining skills: assertive request and assertive refusal.
Assertive 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.
Repairing physical and emotional boundaries is the fifth in my empowerment series that began with How to Empower Yourself. This step begins with believing you have the right to set limits.
Noticing and adjusting your thoughts is an important mental health skill for everyone. Change negative thinking and you’ll change your life.
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