The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Assertiveness

Overview

In this engaging and informative video, Dr. Bob Alberti, renowned expert on assertiveness training, teaches the nuts and bolts of this critical skill. Dr. Alberti explores this topic with the help of a live studio audience of men and women grappling with different issues in the stages of recovery from substance abuse. Through role-plays and discussion, he teaches a step-by-step process for how to become a more assertive person, demonstrating respect for yourself and the other person. Exercises focus on essential aspects of assertiveness training such as nonverbal behavior, saying no, using “I” messages, and, most importantly, remembering that you have a right to stand up for yourself.

This video is part of the series 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living, and is primarily geared towards people in recovery, as well as their family members and loved ones. It is also an excellent resource for educators and trainers in addiction counseling programs, as well as staff at recovery treatment centers. Therapists in private practice will want this in their library to lend to clients struggling with substance abuse. Other videos in this series include:

• The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Alternatives to Substance Abuse
• The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Behavioral Self-Control
• The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Managing Emotions
• The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Problem Solving
• The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Social Skills
• The 7 Skills for Addiction-Free Living: Stress Management