TACT – Using Pauses Assertively
TACT – Using Pauses Assertively is a practical information handout that helps clients use pauses to slow down, regulate emotions, and respond thoughtfully while communicating assertively.
TACT – Using Pauses Assertively
This TACT – Using Pauses Assertively explains how you can use deliberate pauses to enhance assertive communication.
Overview
Verbal communication is a key component of assertive behavior. While assertiveness training programmes often focus on the content of verbal messages, learning to incorporate intentional pauses during interactions can benefit non-assertive individuals. This TACT – Using Pauses Effectively information handout explains how strategic pauses enhance assertive communication. Clients will find this script particularly helpful in situations where they feel pressured or tend to respond in automatic, non-assertive ways.
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