CALM – Repeating Yourself Assertively
A practical information handout that helps clients use repetition effectively and assertively during difficult interactions, without escalating conflict.
CALM – Repeating Yourself Assertively
This CALM – Repeating Yourself Assertively explains how you can use repetition effectively and assertively during difficult interactions.
Overview
Assertive communication sometimes requires repetition, especially in challenging interpersonal situations where the other person does not listen, respond, or comply with reasonable requests. The CALM – Repeating Yourself Assertively resource teaches clients how to effectively restate their needs, messages, or boundaries, without resorting to aggression or passivity.
Drawing on the ‘broken record technique’ (Smith, 1975), this resource describes how to be assertively persistent with other people in a calm and respectful manner. The information handout is designed to support effective communication and help clients develop their assertiveness skills during sessions and when practicing on their own.
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