Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Assertiveness Skills: Help Clients Feel Heard and Improve Communication
Assertiveness Skills: Help Clients Feel Heard and Improve Communication
Assertiveness Skills: Help Clients Feel Heard and Improve Communication
Saturday 17th December 2016
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes offers practical tools for enhancing assertiveness and communication in this 'Counselor Toolbox' episode.
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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Get the buttons here!Mastering Assertiveness: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes' Guide to Clear Communication
Assertiveness means stating your feelings, wants and needs clearly. Lack of assertiveness leaves people feeling angry, resentful and misunderstood.
Feeling misunderstood or overlooked can be incredibly frustrating, and it often boils down to a lack of assertiveness. In this engaging episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives into the essentials of assertiveness and why it's a crucial skill for both personal and professional relationships.
She breaks down practical tools that can help anyone—whether you're a counselor guiding clients or someone looking to improve your own communication skills—learn to express feelings, wants, and needs clearly and effectively. Dr. Snipes explains that many people struggle with assertiveness due to past experiences, societal expectations, or low self-esteem. She stresses the importance of external validation and self-esteem in building these skills.
Throughout the episode, you'll find tips on how to give constructive feedback, make requests without feeling guilty, and tackle social barriers that might hold you back. What makes this episode particularly valuable is Dr. Snipes' emphasis on starting small. She suggests practicing assertiveness with 'safe' people—those who are supportive and understanding—to build confidence. Additionally, she recommends several resources, including a manual for assertiveness trainers, to help you on your journey.
Whether you're a counselor looking for new techniques to support your clients or someone eager to improve your own communication, this episode offers actionable advice that can make a real difference. Tune in and take the first step toward more effective and satisfying interactions.