Assertiveness
Assertiveness describes a way of communicating with other people that is healthy. People who are unable to be assertive have problems communicating, be it with friends or family, or in a social situation such as at work. They may also find it difficult to receive both criticism and compliments. Difficulties with situations like this leads to a lack of self-confidence and low self-esteem.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is widely recognised as a useful therapy for helping people who have low self-esteem to become more assertive. This is because it teaches the person how to change long-standing feelings and unhelpful feelings and behaviour patterns. Assertiveness training groups use real and imagined scenarios and role play to allow individuals to practise using new communication skills in a safe environment.
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