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HDEV 155 Assertiveness Course Description
This class is designed to help students learn the skills of expressing
themselves in positive, self-enhancing ways. Areas of focus include the
following: recognition of appropriate rights for you and the other person;
distinguishing between and choosing assertive vs. aggressive vs.
passive/nonassertive behavior (including common causes and pros and cons of
each); how beliefs/thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and how to change
your thinking from irrational thoughts or rationalizations to rational thoughts
(at least some of the time :-)); types of assertive messages; effective
listening (including paraphrasing and checking out the message received or
reaction); alternatives to assertiveness (including problem-solving); refusing
requests (saying "no") and giving and receiving compliments; handling aggressive
reactions in yourself and from others.
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