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1. No cell phones during group.
2. Confidentially: I understand that everything said in a group session is confidential. This means nothing I hear in group will be discussed outside of group.
3. I believe that everyone is entitled to his or her feelings and opinions.
4. I will be supportive of every member of the group.

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Get into a straight line in order of your birth month with absolutely no talking, mouthing words, or making noises. You must only use hand jesters.
Discussion:
1. What type of communication did you use in this activity?
2. Was it hard to communicate without words?
3.What did your learn by doing this activity that you did not previously know about non-verbal communication?

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Name different types of non-verbal communication.
1. Morse Code
2. Body Language
3. Facial Expressions
4. Hand/body Gestures
5. Writing
6. Drawing
7. Touch
8. Eye Contact
9. Devices (computers, phones)

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1. After viewing the ASLU video each student is given a sign language graphic on a folded slip of paper. Each student pantomimes the word in front of the group. The group attempts to guess what word the student is pantomiming.
Discussion:
1. Besides hand gestures how did you communicate what you wanted to say?
There are three main approaches to sending and receiving messages through speaking.

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ASL - American Sign Language: free, self-study sign language lessons including an ASL dictionary, signing videos, a printable sign language alphabet chart (fingerspelling), Deaf Culture study materials, and resources to help you learn sign language. Good for homeschool sign language classes, parents (baby signing), interpreters, and people who just want to learn fun ASL phrases like hello, thank you, I love you, etc.

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There are three different types of communication styles used to sending messages through speaking.
1. Aggressive
2. Passive
3. Assertive

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Role Play the Three Types of      Communication:
1. Passive
2. Aggressive
3. Assertive

What did you Learn?

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How to Communicate in an Assertive Manner

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How to Communicate in an Assertive Manner

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Practice makes Perfect!

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This article was co-authored by Trudi Griffin, LPC. Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2011.

Categories: Communication Skills | Assertiveness

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How to Communicate in an Assertive Manner

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Assertiveness is a particular way of communicating with others that is direct and honest, but also respectful. An assertive communicator knows what they think or what they want, and they are not afraid to ask for it directly. They don't...

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Your friend is calling you a lot and won't let you hang our with other people. They are being possessive. Role play your conversation telling them how that makes you feel using aggressive, passive and assertive communication.

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Someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line. Role play your reaction using aggressive, passive and assertive communication.

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You are working at a fast food place and a customer comes in angry and yelling that you got their order wrong. Role play your reaction using aggressive, passive and assertive communication.