When a person is dealing with addiction, it’s likely that their addiction has isolated them socially and caused them to lose their positive assertiveness with others. Assertiveness training assists clients in gaining control over the previously out-of-control lives. When an individual learns how to be assertive, they are learning how to effectively communicate their needs to others.
Assertiveness Training will give clients a newfound sense of confidence, capability, and empowerment. It involves the individual being honest and acknowledging their own feelings first. Once they are clear about their feelings, they are able to be consistent and persistent when it comes to communicating with others. It also teaches clients how to properly establish healthy boundaries with others.
