training that encourages one to have more confidence and directness in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views
classes in assertiveness training
assertiveness training in American English
noun
a type of behavior therapy in which people are taught appropriate methods of asserting themselves in various situations through honest and direct expression of both positive and negative feelings
Word origin
[1970–75]This word is first recorded in the period 1970–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: consciousness-raising, postmodernism, relational database, salsa, urban legend
Examples of 'assertiveness training' in a sentence
assertiveness training
Take a social-skills class or one in assertiveness-training.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
So she enrolled herself on a one-day management assertiveness training course.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's assertiveness training, not anger management that you need.
The Sun (2008)
So assertiveness training might actually be a better option than looking for a new job.