Understanding assertiveness
Describe assertiveness
Various answers- Expressing yourself while respecting others.
I guess I could do it… unless someone else wants to. It’s okay if you’re too busy.
Passive
True or false: Assertiveness means getting what you want.
False. Assertiveness means asking for what you want/need, but unfortunately, we may not always get it. Often assertiveness involves compromise.
Give two examples of behaviours that are not assertive.
Various-
Avoiding eye contact, yelling, blaming, defensiveness, avoiding.
We always do things your way. This time we're doing it my way.
Aggressive
What does the O in OSCA stand for?
Observe the situation
When does flooding occur in the body?
When your heart rate rises over 30BPM above resting heart rate.
I understand your point, but I still disagree. Here’s why…
Assertive
What should you do when asking questions assertively?
Various: Avoid "why", be curious, allow silence, use open ended questions.
What is the name of the state when your body is starting to become stressed and cortisol is released?
The wind up
You never help! Why am I always the one stuck with everything?
Aggressive
What does FIN stand for?
Facts, Impact, Needs
Name 4 natural stress responses.
freeze, fight, flight, fawn.
I’m happy to help this time, but I won’t be able to take this on every week.
Assertive
Give an example of a FIN statement
Facilitator to judge:
Facts, Impact, Needs