Assertiveness

Express Yourself

Source: ETR ReCAPP Website

Target Audience: Level III (early adolescence, ages 12 through 15; middle school/junior high school) and IV (adolescence, ages 15 through 18; high school)
Topic: Assertiveness

Duration of Lesson: 30 to 45 minutes

Date Published: 1999

Summary: The purpose of this interactive lesson is to review and reinforce assertive communication skills, and for participants to distinguish between assertive, passive and aggressive communication styles.

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www.etr.org/recapp/index.cfm?fuseaction=pages.LearningActivitiesDetail&PageID=176

Make Your Voice Heard

Source: Advocates for Youth

Target Audience: Level IV (adolescence; 15 – 18; high school)
Topic: Assertiveness

Duration of Lesson: 45 minutes

Date Published: 2005

Summary: This lesson is designed to help participants learn the difference between assertive, aggressive, and passive communication and to learn the appropriate communication style when confronting homophobia and transphobia. The facilitator reads aloud a scenario and participants practice writing possible reactions in different communication styles (passive, aggressive, or assertive).

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http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=202&Itemid=129

Communication 1: The Basics

Source: Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum, Public Health – Seattle & King County

Target Audience: Level III (early adolescence, ages 12 through 15; middle school/junior high school; grades 7-8)

Duration of Lesson: One class period

Date Published: 3/06

Summary: In this lesson, students distinguish between assertive, aggressive, passive, and manipulative behaviors and statements and describe the consequences of each of these behaviors in a relationship with a parent, other adult, or peer. An optional family homework assignment is included.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L16.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Communication 2: Asking Honestly for What You Want

Summary: In this lesson, students practice formulating assertive requests and discuss dealing with rejection. An optional family homework assignment is included.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L17.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Communication 3: Taking “NO” for an Answer

Summary: This lesson gives students an opportunity to practice techniques for responding to rejection after an assertive request was made. It helps students distinguish between aggressive, passive, manipulative, and assertive responses to rejection. An optional family homework assignment is included.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L18.ashx

To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Communication 4: Saying “NO”

Summary: This lesson gives students opportunities to practice formulating and communicating assertive refusals. An optional family homework assignment is included.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L19.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Sexual Exploitation, Day 1: Communication

Source: Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum, Public Health – Seattle & King County

Target Audience: Level IV (adolescence, ages 15 through 18; high school; grades 9-10)

Duration of Lesson: One class period

Date Published: 6/06

Summary: This lesson teaches students how to distinguish between assertive, aggressive, passive, and manipulative communication and gives them opportunities to practice good communication techniques.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G910_L9.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Contraception, Day 4: Communication

Summary: In this lesson, students write and act out role plays demonstrating assertive communication regarding contraception between a parent/child, doctor/patient, customer/clerk, or partner/partner. An optional family homework assignment is included.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G910_L23.ashx

To view all F.L.A.S.H. lessons, click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx