Assertive Communication Rights
You have
the right to act in ways that promote your
dignity and self-respect so long as others'
rights are not violated in the process. By
assertively expressing your beliefs and needs,
you increase the chances of: control through
decision making, greater self-esteem, more
respect from others and enhancing relationships.
Overly passive or aggressive communication
styles can affect one's body, mind and
friendships in negative ways.
- The right to be treated with respect.
- The right to say no and not feel guilty.
- The right to experience and express your
feelings.
- The right to take time to slow down and
think.
- The right to change your mind.
- The right to ask for what you want.
- The right to do less than you are humanly
capable of doing.
- The right to ask for information.
- The right to make mistakes.
- The right to feel good about yourself.
Jacubowski, P. and Lange, A. (1978) The
Assertive Option: Your Rights and
Responsibilities
Next:
How does relaxation look to an
EEG (electroencephalogram)?
What is stress?
How does stress
affect the body?
Signs of Stress
Coping with Health Problems
or Stress
Relaxation Techniques
Assertive Communication
Rights
How does relaxation look to an
EEG (electroencephalogram)?
A Guidebook to Coping with
Health Problems and Stress
By Jon Seskevich RN, BSN, BA, CHTP, Nurse
Clinician, Duke University Health System |
