- Recorded Webinar
Assertiveness in Therapy: Key Communication Skills & Boundaries
Randy Paterson, Ph.D, RPsych
- Recorded Webinar
Overview:
When communication breaks down between two people, a lack of assertiveness on one side is very often to blame. Because of the applicability and importance of this skill, psychotherapists often find themselves training assertive communication, yet are rarely trained directly on it themselves.
Based on proven concepts from The Assertiveness Workbook, this course was engineered to empower you, the therapist, with the tools you need to instill healthy, assertive communication skills in each patient. The course uses real-life scenarios to teach how and when to enforce clear boundaries in order to improve communication and maintain healthy relationships as a result.
By the conclusion of this course, you will know how to identify the beliefs and behaviors that prevent your clients from asserting themselves, along with key skills (such as saying no and providing constructive feedback, etc.) that will enhance their interpersonal communication in meaningful and productive ways.
Objectives:
- Train clients to recognize and apply the four major communication styles.
- Identify and resolve behaviors and beliefs preventing assertive communication.
- Apply course concepts to real-life scenarios, training clients to use assertive communication skills (e.g., saying no, offering their own opinions) in various realistic situations.
- Train clients to apply key exercises, such as role reversal, modeling, and shaping, to improve their communication skills.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This course provides licensed mental health professionals with strategies to help clients develop assertive communication skills. Drawing on established principles and practical exercises, it covers techniques for identifying unhelpful beliefs and promoting effective communication behaviors. While clinical tools and real-life applications are included, this course does not offer certification in any communication model and should be applied within the clinician’s professional scope and ethical standards.
Commercial Support Disclosure
Dr. Randy Paterson is the author of The Assertiveness Workbook, which may be referenced during the course. While his published materials may inform course content, there is no requirement to purchase any additional materials to complete the training. No other commercial support or relevant financial relationships have been disclosed.
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Randy Paterson, Ph.D, RPsych
Dr. Randy Paterson is the Director of Changeways Clinic, one of Vancouver's largest private psychotherapy facilities, which specializes in cognitive behaviour therapy for depression, anxiety, concerns related to emerging adulthood, and related issues. He is the author of The Assertiveness Workbook, How to be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use, How to be Miserable in Your Twenties, Private Practice Made Simple, and Your Depression Map, and is coauthor of Canada's most widely-used group treatment protocol for depression and the online downloadable resource The Antidepressant Skills Workbook. He has provided over 300 professional training workshops on topics including communication skills training, the treatment of depression, psychotherapy process, diversity awareness, and private practice management. He also hosts a YouTube channel (PsychologySalon) providing information on a variety of psychology-related topics.
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Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
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This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.
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