Download this free therapy worksheet to upskill your client in assertiveness skills
Assertiveness is an essential skill for maintaining personal agency and influence, as well as being crucial for one’s mental health, relationships, and overall behaviour. This Assertiveness Worksheet introduces the ASSA technique, a method to enhance a client’s assertiveness in interpersonal situations. This technique not only bolsters a client’s sense of control, but also empowers them to navigate interactions more effectively.The ASSA technique consists of four key steps:- Alert: Informing the other person that there is a need to communicate, setting the stage for a respectful interaction.
- State: Clearly articulating the issue using non-emotional, fact-based language.
- Sell: Outlining the benefits of behavioural changes to foster cooperation.
- Agree: Securing agreement on how future interactions will proceed, ensuring both parties are aligned.
- Enhanced communication skills: Clients learn to express their needs clearly and respectfully, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts.
- Increased self-efficacy: Practising assertiveness boosts confidence in their ability to handle interpersonal challenges.
- Improved relationship dynamics: By being assertive, clients can foster healthier, more balanced relationships.
Download Assertiveness Worksheet
This printable PDF worksheet is a practical guide to developing more assertive behaviours, benefiting the client’s personal and professional life, as well as their own confidence and mental wellbeing.