There are many tricky situations we can find ourselves in, whether at work, in our relationships, with family or friends, when expressing our thoughts, feelings and needs is so important. Yet this can be challenging to achieve and we can find ourselves either shutting down and saying nothing, being sarcastic or losing our temper. Either response doesn’t leave us feeling great and we can be left going over the situation in our minds thinking of all the things we’d love to have said! This course will equip you with exactly the skills you need to manage your thoughts and emotions in the moment, empowering you to express yourself fully and ask for what you need. Developing confident, assertive communication skills may result in better self-esteem, confidence, improved relationships and a sense of choice and autonomy in your own life. Come along to learn and practise some simple, yet effective skills in a safe, encouraging environment-we look forward to seeing you there!

     We will start by getting to know each other and going over some theory about what happens to our thoughts, feelings and bodies when needing/wanting to communicate with others. We will look at different ways of communicating (verbal and non-verbal), the impact of culture and personality, different communication styles and strategies for being assertive. The last part of the workshop will be based on practising these practical, easy to follow steps in a safe, comfortable environment. This will consolidate what has been covered and boost your confidence to use these strategies in your own lives.

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know by email - please check your emails, including your spam folder, regularly. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 1-2 working days prior to the scheduled start date. Please ensure you are aware of our terms and conditions before completing your enrolment. Note there is NO refund if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting.