South Piedmont AHEC

Assertiveness Training: Learning Skills and Techniques on How to Improve Your Assertiveness

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Assertiveness Training is an introductory course for those individuals who are looking to further their knowledge of assertiveness techniques in order to work more effectively with their patients and clients. The intent of this workshop will be to help participants recognize and understand the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive behavior. It is intended for professionals, volunteers, and support staff who work with populations of all ages.

Being assertive is an important communication skill which can reduce your level of depression and anxiety and improve your self-esteem. This presentation will provide both the health and mental health professional with some information about assertiveness: what it is, what stops us from being assertive and how to become more assertive. Learning how to be assertive can make a critical difference in your ability to work more effectively with your patients and clients. It will also to give participants techniques that can help their patients or clients use assertiveness in a productive and appropriate manner.

Faculty
Howard Winokuer, PhD, FT
The Winokuer Center for Counseling and Healing

Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Objectives

  • Define the meaning of assertiveness
  • Learn how to recognize assertive behavior
  • Understand how to think more assertively
  • Develop a personal strategy to behave more assertively
  • Explain the difference between passive, aggressive and assertive behavior.

Sessions

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Howard Winokuer PhD, FT
Date(s)
Apr 9, 2018
Time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
8:30 AM
Credit
0.60 - CEU
6.00 - Contact Hours
6.00 - NBCC Hours
6.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Classroom 17/18

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Apr 9, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time
South Piedmont AHEC
Classroom 17/18
Gabriela Staley MEd
704-512-6523

Fees


$140.00
Registration Fee. Breakfast and Lunch Provided.

Credits


0.60
CEU
6.00
Contact Hours
6.00
NBCC Hours
6.00
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists