Assertiveness

In the presence of active collaboration, patient outcomes are improved. In this paper, the writer identified two areas for improvement to include clinical/interpersonal competence and humor. The writer will commit to expressing assertiveness and communicating openly about the skills and knowledge she possesses. Many of the barriers to collaboration are the result of cultural norms, values, and rules (Reuben et al., 2004). Collaboration may flourish as healthcare providers recognize…

Reflective practice has been described as a way of self-examination in which an individual looks back on what happened in their practice as a mean of professional growth (Williams, Gerardi, Gill, & Soucy, 2009). Incorporating reflective journaling in nursing education is useful in developing thinking skills, self-understanding and coping with critical incidents in practice (Williams & et al., 2009). Self-reflection is a means by which students may develop self-awareness (Williams & et al., 2009)…

group should be able to identify what the group’s most important targets are. The role of each and every member of the group should be clearly set out. Good interpersonal skills are of importance. These include listening skills, problem-solving, assertiveness, decision making, and negotiation. If possible, a good leader should train their group on these to eliminate communication conflicts (Knippen& Green,…

FFT is an evidenced based strength-based treatment model built on a foundation of acceptance and respect, it’s a prevention and intervention program for adolescents at risk of, or already engaging in, problem behaviors. FFT focus on assessment and intervention to tackle the issues of risk and protective elements within and outside of the family that impact the adolescent and his or her adaptive development. FFT targets children and youth’s ages10-18 and their families, whose problems range from…

Describe how Li can use the skill of assertiveness when communicating with Kate about their relationship. (What could he say and how could he say it?) Consider both verbal and nonverbal components of assertive communication. Li could sit her down and lay the subject out nice and slow to show that he is not pressuring her and then ask "I think it's time to go to the next level in our relationship" without hesitation but not being forceful about it either. He could use good eye contact to make…

brother [Eteocles]. As the conversation moves forward, it looks more and more like Ismene won’t help. Antigone keeps pushing Ismene; finally Ismene snaps and replies to Antigone with, “You are mad!”(emphasis added) Only a reaction to Antigone’s assertiveness Ismene offends Antigne to a point where antigone feels that she has to commit this crime to prove her point. So Antigone says, “I will bury the brother I love”. As antigone tries to camouflage her stubbornness with a little jab to her…

A $10,000 scholarship would have a significant impact on my financial situation as it would assist me in reducing my undergraduate student loan debt, completing my graduate studies, and furthering my goals. I am pursuing graduate studies in the public health field to tackle the pressing public health issues of today. I would like to obtain my Master of Public Health (MPH) and take on leadership roles in practice, research, and service to improve the health of diverse communities. It is…

preparing for the next and the time that I spent trying to remember what was next in the process would be gone making it quicker for everybody. Communicating confidently to a team is also a must to enforce assertiveness and also builds confidence in your team in you. To be able to communicate with assertiveness one must know what they are doing, or at least, pretend to know what they are doing (Gail, 2013, pg.…

maintain a safe environment between myself and the clients. Safe boundaries will facilitate a healthy relationship among the helper and helped. Generating awareness of the subjects that activate personal concerns not entirely resolved. Exercising assertiveness and getting my needs met, while effectively helping others meet their basic needs. Learning how and when to contribute constructive feedback. Overcoming a fear of confrontation will be essential while working with challenging clients.…

Treatment Psychoeducation The term psychoeducation was originally used to describe a therapeutic behavioral concept that consisted of four components: briefing clients about the illness they have, communication training, self-assertiveness training, and problem solving training (Bäuml, Froböse, Kraemer, Rentrop, & Pitschel-Walz, 2006). It originated in the late 1970s after the realization that conventional family therapy in which clinicians assumed family dysfunction proved to be least effective…