This document discusses assertiveness and how to communicate assertively. It defines assertiveness as expressing one's needs and upholding one's integrity without violating others' rights, distinguishing it from both passiveness and aggressiveness. The document outlines different types of assertion, including basic and empathic assertion. It lists seven human assertive rights and provides tips for saying "no" assertively and how to behave and feel when communicating assertively. Overall, the document promotes assertiveness as an effective communication style.

1. INTEGRATED B.A-B.Ed. PROGRAME
BATCH 2017-21
ACADEMIC SESSION 2017-18
LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION
(EDU1605)
PRESENTATION
Submitted by Submitted To
POONAM SHARMA
170050202004
DR. TANIA GUPTA
School of Education
G D Goenka University
Sohna Road, Gurugram

3. Assertiveness is the ability to express your
needs and uphold your own integrity and
dignity without violating others’ rights.

4. Being Assertive is not the same as
being aggressive.
Being aggressive means standing up
for yourself in ways that violate the
rights of others.

5. The distinction between Assertive,
Passive and Aggressive is rooted in
the rights of people with the
following definitions:
• Passive
• Aggressive
• Assertive

6. Types of Assertion
1. Basic Assertion
This is a simple, straightforward
expression of your beliefs, feelings, or
opinions.

7. 2. Empathic Assertion: This conveys
some sensitivity to the other person.
"I know you've really been busy, but I want
to feel that our relationship is important to
you. I want you to make time for me and
for us."

8. 7-HUMAN ASSERTIVE RIGHTS
The right to express sexuality
The right to have needs and desires
The right to have information
The right to have goods or services which have
been paid.
The right to be independent and to be left alone
The right to say no
The right to be treated with respect

9. How to say ‘no’ assertively?
• Start your reply with a clear, firm, audible
‘no’
• Do not justify or make excuses.
• Feel that you have a right to say no
• Once you have said ‘no’ , do not stay
around waiting to be persuaded to change
your mind.

10. When you are assertive
• you stand tall
• you look people in the eye
• you speak clearly
• you listen with interest

11. You are assertive when you:
• stand up for what is best for you
• make sure other people understand what you
need or want
• openly and honestly express your ideas and
feelings
• respect other people’s rights and ideas
• listen to other people

12. After being assertive you feel
good:
• you feel honest and respected
• you feel proud
When you are assertive other people see
you as:
• an adult - able to make decisions
• able to do things - independent
• honest

13. Being assertive is a
good way to
communicate.