Hear My Voice: The Vital Role of Assertiveness in Practice and Ethics

Join practicing therapist, Lisa C. DeLuca, LCSW for a closer look at the myths and realities of assertiveness. Participants will examine correlations between assertiveness and client healing, gain deeper comprehension of definitions along with myths and misconceptions concerning assertiveness as well as the Ethical concepts surrounding assertiveness in the therapeutic setting, hindrances to assertiveness, and the impact of transference and countertransference in relation to assertiveness. Learn how to model assertive communication with clients, and teach your clients assertive communication skills so they may effectively advocate for themselves in relationships and in the world.

Lisa C. DeLuca, LCSW-R is a psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in work with couples and individuals, informed by over 200 hours of consultation and training in Family Systems Theory. She is also a specialist in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Author of a literature-based treatment manual which is currently being updated for release, Lisa's published articles surrounding mental health may be found across multiple web publications. Lisa is also a certified Yoga instructor.