Join us for a live webinar.

Is there something you want or need? Do you need help to get it? Assertiveness is the most effective form of communication for asking for and getting what you want. Discover the difference between assertive, aggressive and passive communication and learn assertiveness skills and strategies to successfully meet your needs and accomplish your goals.

This training is presented from a peer perspective by people who have lived experience with mental disabilities.

About the webinar:

This webinar will explain the differences between assertive, aggressive and passive communication.  We will show how assertiveness is the most effective communication style for getting what you need or want.

We will explore:

• Assertive, Aggressive and Passive Communication Styles
• The Importance of Being Assertive and Its Benefits
• Things That Might Stop Us from Being Assertive
• Examples of Assertive Communication

Speakers:

Aurelia Sanchez is a Peer Self Advocacy Coordinator with Disability Rights California. She is someone with lived experience from a mental health condition and has overcome many obstacles throughout life. She is passionate about educating others in self-advocacy as well as sharing her story with fellow Peers to inspire hope and strength through their own personal journey. Aurelia believes it is important for Peers to learn from others who have gone through similar experiences to create a safe space to share, build positive rapport and self-empowerment with one another. Aurelia has experience as both a Parent Partner and Peer Support Specialist since 2016 and has obtained her Peer Certification in 2023 from the Academy of Peer Services in New York.