Assertiveness Step by Step
A series of 5 workshops on developing assertiveness and building confidence.
Are you scared of speaking in groups?
Do you find it difficult to put your point across?
Do you say ‘yes’ when you want to say ‘no’?
Do you avoid conflict?
Do you become frustrated and aggressive to win an argument?
Being assertive is about expressing your needs, opinions and feelings in a direct, honest and appropriate way which respects the rights of other people. Being more assertive can help you make the most of your life, relationships and studies.
These workshops will help you to learn:
• What being assertive means and how it is different from being aggressive or manipulating people to get your own way
• Skills in being assertive and communicating more clearly with others
• Ways to manage conflict and criticism
• Skills in remaining calm under pressure by using relaxation and mindful awareness techniques
• To be more self confident – change is possible.
Dates of workshops:
Workshops will be on Tuesdays from 4pm-5.30pm at the Advice and Counselling Service
Week 1 Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Week 2 Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Week 3 Tuesday 9th March 2010
Week 4 Tuesday 16th March 2010
Week 5 Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Developing these skills takes commitment and practice and you will need to be able to attend all five workshops.
There are 12 spaces available on a first come first served basis. Workshops are FREE to Queen Mary students. Don’t worry if you don't get a place this time - we plan to run more courses later in the year.
To book a place e mail k.gillespie@qmul.ac.uk and put 'Assertiveness' in the subject box. Please confirm that you will be available to attend all of the workshops, let me know what course you are on and include a contact telephone number.
