Practicing Assertiveness Emotional Literacy Workbook

Assertive people can communicate both positive and negative feelings clearly and honestly. The Practicing Assertiveness Emotional Literacy Workbook aims to heighten students' awareness and gives them skills in how to be more assertive.

Healthiest Form of Communication

Assertiveness is the healthiest style of communication that involves recognising and standing up for your own rights, while at the same time respecting the rights of others. Assertiveness isn't necessarily innate, and while it can come naturally to some, it is largely a skill that young people can learn.

Which Areas Are Covered in the Assertiveness Workbook?

The 13 session plans cover activities that aids students in:

• Thinking about behaviour and how they react
• Comparing and contrasting aggressive, passive and assertive responses
• Identifying verbal and non-verbal skills involved in assertiveness
• Assessing the various types of assertion
• Highlighting the difficulties young people can encounter in saying 'no'

Improving Emotional and Social Awareness

Young people who practice assertiveness tend to be more confident in themselves, do not bully, ridicule or manipulate others, and are able to establish healthy relationships. Assertive students usually become assertive adults, as it is a skill that will ultimately help control stress and anger, as well as improve coping skills.