- What is assertiveness?
- How to recognise assertive behaviour
- How to think more assertively
- How to behave more assertively
- Reducing physical tension
- How to say “no” assertively
- How to deal assertively with criticism
- How to deal with disappointment assertively
- How to give and receive compliments assertively
- Putting it all together
Assertiveness Training Worksheets
Psychology Tools Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Worksheets For Assertiveness
Information Handouts
- Assertive behaviors: Ideas to keep in mind acwc.org
- Guide to healthy relationships concordia.ca archive.org
- Assertive communication: Mini-poster cci.health.wa.gov.au
- Assertive communication
fgcu.eduarchive.org
Exercises, Worksheets & Workbooks
- Being assertive: A workbook by Dr Chris Williams
leeds.ac.ukarchive.org
- Duckworth, M. P. (2009). Assertiveness skills and the management of related factors in O’Donohue, W. T., Fisher, J. E., & Hayes, S. C. (Eds.). (2004). Cognitive behavior therapy: Applying empirically supported techniques in your practice. John Wiley & Sons.
The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) is an Australian mental health organisation that conducts research, provides training and supervision, and offers a clinical service. They have made some really useful resources for increasing assertiveness
Assertiveness
Self-Help Programme
