Communication

Assertiveness Training

Stop Shrinking. Start Speaking Up.

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Assertiveness is a learnable skill grounded in cognitive-behavioral research and decades of social psychology. This course moves from understanding the passive-aggressive-assertive spectrum to applying specific verbal and nonverbal techniques in real scenarios. You will practice saying no, delivering honest feedback, handling pushback, and negotiating needs — all without damaging relationships or feeling guilty afterward.

Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding the Communication Spectrum3 lessons

The Four Communication StylesPreview45m
The Rathus Assertiveness Schedule — Knowing Your Baseline🔒45m
Core Beliefs That Block Assertiveness🔒45m

Module 2: Core Assertiveness Techniques3 lessons

The DESC Script — Structured Assertive Requests🔒45m
Broken Record and Fogging — Handling Pushback🔒45m
Nonverbal Assertiveness — Body Language and Tone🔒45m

Module 3: Boundaries — Setting, Holding, and Communicating Them3 lessons

The Three-Tier Boundary Framework🔒45m
How to Say No — Scripts That Work🔒45m
When Boundaries Are Tested — Enforcement and Repair🔒45m

Module 4: Advanced Applications and Long-Term Practice3 lessons

Assertive Feedback — Giving and Receiving🔒45m
Assertiveness at Work — Peers, Managers, and Clients🔒45m
Building Your 30-Day Assertiveness Practice Plan🔒45m