Every Day Therapy

We have a great solo episode this week where we talk all about being assertive.   Assertiveness is a social skill that relies heavily on effective communication, while simultaneously respecting the thoughts and wishes of others. People who are assertive clearly and respectfully communicate their wants, needs, positions, and boundaries to others.  Does this sound like something you want to aspire to be? Then tune in to the episode.    Episode Details:  Taking control of your life with assertiveness. Defining passive, assertive, aggressive. Being assertive is not being mean.  What holds you back from assertiveness? How to be assertive?  Here’s an exercise to try:  Assertiveness communication formula  When you _______, I feel _______, I would like _________ .    Resources: Boundaries: When to say yes, how to say no, to take control of your life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend  Sponsorships Counseling: Lifeologie Psychotherapeutic Yoga Teacher Training: Lifeologie Institute School for Psychotherapeutic Yoga