Assertive Communication

This course will benefit anyone who would like to learn some hints and tips for being more assertive and sense of wellbeing. This is a two hour course and is open to anyone.

The importance and potential impact of communicating in an assertive and confident way. You will learn, and practice some simple techniques for being assertive, and learn about some ways of dealing with difficult situations and people including the 'broken record technique'.

This is short two hour course with no exams or qualifications. Tutor lead and taught in a small group, classroom setting, there is a focus on sharing personal experiences and participating in practical activities. The course relies on learners being willing and able to express their feelings and experiences and there is an emphasis on group support and confidentiality. This short course is repeated each term during the academic year.

Beginners and those with some experience

The course will enhance your sense of wellbeing and hopefully enable you better participate socially and in courses if you are already enrolled, or give you the boost you need to enable you to enrol on other courses within Leicester Adult Education Service or in the community.