Interpersonal Effectiveness skills help individuals communicate needs, set boundaries, and maintain relationships while respecting themselves and others.
DEARMAN:
A tool to make effective requests and say no.
Describe the situation, Express feelings, Assert needs clearly, Reinforce the benefits, Mindful focus, Appear confident, Negotiate if needed.
GIVE:
Skills to maintain relationships — Gentle, Interested, Validate, Easy manner.
FAST:
Skills to maintain self-respect — Fair, Apologies (don’t over-apologize), Stick to values, Truthful.