Lesson 18: New Friends And Relapse Prevention - Slide  11

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Assertive Communication Skills:

  • Help you to say, “No” effectively and tactfully
  • Help you to ask successfully for what you need
  • Assertive skills help you succeed at both these tasks so you can:
  • Communicate and enforce boundaries
  • Obtain the things you need from other people so you can achieve your goals and stay abstinent
  • Review pages 71-94 in your “PeopleSmart” text for assertive communication skills

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