How to Speak Up Without Losing Your Cool: Assertive Communication Explained

Описание: Do you shut down, go silent, or explode when you’re angry? In Module 7 of the Anger Reset Program, we teach you how to communicate your feelings and needs without yelling, withdrawing, or losing control. Assertive communication is the bridge between anger and connection — it lets you speak up without damaging the relationship in front of you.

In this video, you’ll learn:

✔️ The difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication
✔️ How anger influences the way you speak and listen
✔️ Simple language shifts that make your message clearer (and calmer)
✔️ What to say when you’re frustrated, hurt, or misunderstood
✔️ How assertiveness reduces resentment and prevents conflict from escalating

Included With This Module

📄 Worksheet: Assertive Communication Techniques — Use this guide to practice phrases, sentence starters, and responses that help you express your needs respectfully and confidently.

Comment "WORKSHEET" below and we’ll send you the link.

Why This Matters

Anger isn’t just an emotion, it’s communication. But without the right tools, anger either explodes outward or implodes inward. Assertive communication gives you a third option: expressing yourself honestly while staying grounded and respectful. This is how relationships heal, trust builds, and anger becomes a signal instead of a weapon.

This module prepares you for next week’s lesson on the Conflict Resolution Model, where you’ll learn how to use assertiveness during real disagreements, not just calm moments.

Next Steps

➡️ Watch Module 8: Conflict Resolution Model (found in the Anger Reset Program playlist)
📝 Keep your worksheet — these skills become part of your personalized Anger Control Plan in Module 10.

Let’s keep going.