EMPOWERING RESPONSES FOR SETTING BOUNDARIES

Time Out and Broken Record are the last two conflict management skills. As with any assertive skill, assess your safety if someone has a history of being abusive.

GIVING and RECEIVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK

This fourth blog in my assertive communication series shows why these skills are important and how to be constructive in their use.

ASSERTIVE BELIEFS

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

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.

CHANGING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Noticing and adjusting your thoughts is an important mental health skill for everyone. Change negative thinking and you’ll change your life.

CENTERING SELF-CARE TO REGAIN YOUR RIGHTS AND POWER

Centering self-care de-stresses and connects you to your emotions and thoughts. This creates a resilient buffer from all stress, including abuse. By regaining your former self-care methods and perhaps adding new ones, you can reconnect with yourself and regain your power.