Your hairstylist really let you down this time. You hate your hair.
Role play an aggressive response.
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You don't understand the way your professor explained the assignment.
Role play asking for help in an aggressive way.
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You're really struggling in one of your theory classes and you know that one of your classmates has been getting 100s. You would like to ask them to tutor you or study with you.
Role play a passive request.
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Your sister-in-law started planning your sibling's surprise birthday party without you and you'd like to help.Role play a passive aggressive response.
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Your office partner consistently leaves wet towels in the washing machine. Role play a passive response.
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Your neighbor doesn't pick up their dog's waste from the courtyard.
Role play an aggressive response.
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Your Uber driver is playing really offensive music.
Role play an assertive, non-violent request.
Would you be willing____
You're out on a date with your significant other and they keep checking their phone.
Role play a passive response.
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Your family member posted something bigoted on Facebook.
Role play an assertive response.
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Your teenage child wants to get their driver's license, but you're worried they're too addicted to their phone.
Role play an assertive response.
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A customer at work asked you out and you are not interested.
Role play a passive response.
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You're in line at the grocery store and the person behind you is standing too close.
Role play an aggressive response.
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Your client's ex emails to book a first session with you. You know they had an abusive relationship with your client and you don't feel comfortable working with them.
Role play an assertive response WITHOUT VIOLATING HIPAA.
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You are sensitive to fragrance and scented candles give you migraines. You're visiting a family member who loves to burn candles.
Role play a non-violent assertive request.
Would you be willing _________
The neighbor's car alarm goes off at least four times a day and wakes up your baby.
Role play a non-violent assertive response.
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Your favorite client no-showed on their session this morning.
Role play a passive response.
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Your significant other forgot your birthday.
Role play an aggressive response.
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Your classmate isn't doing their fair share of your group project.
Role play a passive response.
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Your doctor isn't taking your health concern seriously.
Role play an aggressive response.
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You found out your coworker makes more money than you even though you have more education and experience. You want to ask your employer for a raise.
Role play a non-violent, assertive request.
Would you be willing ______
Your roommate hasn't bought toilet paper in three months. Role play a non-violent, assertive request.
Would you be willing to ___________?
Your best friend hasn't responded to your last text for several days and you're worried.
Role play an assertive response.
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Your cousin posted something gossipy about another family member on social media behind their back.
Role play a non-violent, assertive response.
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Your employer has asked you to attend a training seminar on the weekend, but you have already worked overtime for three weeks in a row.
Role play a passive response.
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