Assertiveness : Helping Teens Find Their Voice

Communication skills are one of the most important personal skills we can develop.
In this course students will learn simple tips and tools to help them know what to say in specific day to day situations.  They will learn the words to handle almost any situation 
with confidence and grace.

This is a teacher-lead class .  The class atmosphere will be relaxed and engaging.  My intention is for students to feel at ease, comfortable, and willing to participate in an open discussion. Each student will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings on the assertiveness techniques discussed. Students will be encouraged to participate in this teacher-lead class through questions and comments only if they feel comfortable in doing so. They will also engage in a written activity that will help them understand and reinforce the material learned.  Student's will learn how to develop the skills and confidence needed to ensure that their interactions with others are positive, respectful, and productive. 

In this class students will learn :

SMALL TALK :
-  10 things to say after “ HI “
-  Compliments
-  How to talk to adults
-  Confident body language 

ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT :
- What to say if you want something from an adult
- What to say if you want parents to make a change
- What to say if a friend makes you mad
- How to compromise
- What to say if you need to say “ NO “

MAKE IT RIGHT :
- How to apologize for almost anything 
- What to say if you upset your teacher 
- What to say if you forgot something important 

THIS MAKES ME MAD :
- What to say if a friend lets you down 
- What to say if you are being teased 
- Clever comebacks

I’M EMBARRASSED :
- What to say about your differences 
- What to say at your awkward moment 

SAYING THE RIGHT THING :
- What to say to avoid hurting someone’s feelings 
- How to know if you are a confident communicator