Step 4: Discussion and Reflection

After completion of the handout participants present their findings. After their presentations facilitator enhances and encourages participants to work together on solutions how to be more decisive in situations in the future. Questions such as: “What could be done differently next time, which acts/deeds do I regret, of what should I be careful next time?”

The overall discussion about the importance of assertiveness in our daily communication with others follows, with the focus on recognizing and appreciating others’ needs, as well our own, and find assertive way to build healthy boundaries.