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Assertive Practice
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive
Communication
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A friend needs help with a school assignment but you have a lot of things to do that day, what would you say to your friend?

I have to do my own homework tonight but would be happy to help you after I get done, would that work?

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One possible positive outcome of using assertive communication.
What is solving the problem, expressing your needs, avoiding a physical altercation?
100
Two examples of physical aggression.
What is punching, kicking, pushing, pinching, biting, hitting?
100
By being passive you are hoping to avoid this
What is confrontation?
100
These two communication styles are combined when the person holds in their opinion and then has an angry outburst.
What is passive-aggressive?
200

A kid at school keeps making annoying comments about you, what do you say?

I-statement: I feel frustrated when you make those comments. I need you to please stop. 


200
In this type of assertive communication, the message allows us to express our thoughts by focusing on behavior and not on the other person.
What are "I" messages?
200

Two types of verbal aggression.

What is teasing, threatening, harassing, bullying?

200
In passive communication, you may withhold these_______________ because You may feel uncomfortable speaking your mind.
What are opinions, needs or wants?
200
When you keep your voice calm and clearly state your needs and opinions.
What is assertive communication?
300

You are doing most of the chores at home while your sibling plays games, what do you say to your parents?

I do these chores and I notice that my sibling does not do any, this does not feel fair to me. It feels fair to me to get allowance for doing chores or that we do the same amount of chores. Would that work?

300

3 "aggressive" mistakes a person could make when trying to be assertive.

What is swearing, yelling, rolling eyes, sucking teeth, insulting, posturing, being physically intimidating?

300
One possible negative outcome of using aggressive communication.
What are legal problems, school discipline problems, social isolation, bad reputation, physical fights, low self-esteem?
300
Passive communication is normally a result of this kind of self esteem
What is Low?
300
A type of communication where facial expressions and gestures are key.
What is nonverbal communication?
400

When are times to use assertive communication?

During a problem, especially with another person. To tell your needs or wants in a respectful, direct way.
400
Using ______________ contact is an important strategy for communicating assertively.
What is "eye"?
400

A type of aggression that is used to control another person

What is abuse or bullying?

400
Passive people have a very hard time saying this word.
What is the word no?
400
Individuals with this style: - fail to express their feelings, needs, or opinions - tend to speak softly or apologetically - exhibit poor eye contact and slumped body posture
What is passive communication?
500

Tell about a time when you have, or could use assertive communication.

Give an example.

500
Two things that get in the way of teens using assertive communication?
What is not knowing how, not believing it will work, in the habit of using aggression, other teens don't use it?
500
The aggressor typically gets what they want, self protection, maintaining control, and other people will typically not approach you with issues are all ______________ of aggressive communication.
What are advantages of aggressive communication?
500
Passive people don't like to make _____________ because they are afraid of being wrong or that someone may disagree with them
What are decisions?
500
This is a style in which individuals express their feelings and opinions and advocate for their needs in a way that violates the rights of others.
What is aggressive communication?