The cards are presented in six sections, providing a comprehensive exploration of assertiveness. Participants will engage with examples of behaviour and responses to understand assertiveness, as well as reflect on their own experiences. Additionally, the cards cover changing body language, discussion topics, assertiveness strategies, and situation prompts to encourage meaningful dialogue.
Key Features
- Is this assertive, passive or aggressive? (this section provides examples of behaviour and responses to help people understand the 3 definitions)
- Give an example of... (this section encourages participants to reflect on their own experiences in order to explore assertiveness issues)
- Changing passive and aggressive body language, and responses to assertive ones
- Discussion cards (this section is about the benefits of being assertive; about why people might act passively or aggressively; about saying ‘no’; about difficult situations)
- Assertiveness strategies (such as tone of voice; body language; ‘I feel… when you’; asking for more time; setting clear boundaries)
- Situation cards (these cards ask for ideas of an assertive response in different scenarios)
Additional Information
Let’s Talk: Assertiveness can be used:
- With all ages
- With individuals or in small groups
- At home, school (e.g. PSHE, learning support), in youth work settings
Content includes 78 boxed cards, instructions and ideas.
Specifications
78 boxed cards, instructions and ideas.
