Do you find it hard to speak up for yourself in relationships? If so, this 2-part series on how to assert yourself may help you understand why it can feel so hard to ask for things or say no in different types of relationships.

In order to be able to assert yourself, you first need to know what you want and don’t want. Sometimes this is harder that it seems. If you’ve spent a lifetime minimizing or denying your needs, it may be hard to get in touch with what matters to you most. 

Once you’ve identified your needs, you have to trust that your needs matter as much as everyone else’s.

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DBT Skills Discussed

Myths about Interpersonal Effectiveness

Check the Facts

Opposite Action

Build Mastery

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