My Practice L.A.D.D.E.R.

Systematic Stress Management Program

Step 7: Communication & Stress Section

Decide on a situation where you’d like to be more assertive, then fill in the L.A.D.D.E.R. below.

Situation:

1. Look at…

2. Arrange…

3. Define…

4. Describe…

5. Express/Explain…

6. Reinforce…

Preparing to be Assertive

Now that you’ve practiced the L.A.D.D.E.R. technique, choose a situation that will be easy to carry out. Begin by identifying the who, what, where and when of the situation. Plan on reporting the outcome to another person.