Being

Assertive
Ms. Duralde, School Counselor
Meet your
counselor:
Ms. Duralde!
Facts about me!
1. I live in Dana Point
2. I am a student at Chapman University working
towards my Master's degree in school
counseling.
3. My favorite weekend activity is hiking!
First, let's play a
game!
THE DOODLE DANCE

1. Red Bug: Shoulder Shrug

2. Yellow Squiggles: Hip wiggles
3. Blue Tree: Lift one knee
4. Green Clover: Shake all over
5. Purple Drop: Foot hop
6. Orange Star: Play guitar
What does being assertive
mean?

Asking for what you want or need

in a calm, firm, and respectful
voice
Being Show Respect

assertive helps Consider the feelings of others while

expressing what you want or need.

us...

Solve the Problem Use a Calm and Firm Voice

Being assertive helps us express what we want Using a calm and firm voice when we
or need so that others know how to help us communicate helps others understand what
when we are stuck! we need and feel more willing to help.
This is Connor
He listened to his teacher's directions, but he still
doesn't understand how to do the math activity.
How is feeling?
Does Connor need help?
Think and raise your hand to share!
 Three ways Connor can
ask for help

Passive Aggressive Assertive

(shoulders and head down; (aggressive stance, (head and shoulders up;
quiet voice) loud/rude voice) calm, firm, and respectful
voice)
 Which
communication How should
style helps Connor ask for
Connor get help?
what he needs?
Think and raise your hand to
model!
Partner You lost your jacket on the playground

Practice!
You left your homework assignment in the
car

Your friend fell off the slide and hurt their

Think: How can you ask knee
for help? You don't understand the writing
assignment

You forgot your lunch at home

I
Being assertive can
help you be a better
learner and
respectfully get
what you want or
need at school!
 Check for
Understanding

Let's Take a Survey!

Thank you!
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR ME?