Your individual rights

We all have individual rights but there are times when we find it hard to be assertive and stand up for ourselves. The bill of assertive rights below is a reminder of what we are all entitled to and what she should all expect for ourselves…  Mandy X

A BILL OF ASSERTIVE RIGHTS

It is reasonable and proper for me….

To be treated with respect

To hold my own views and have them heard

To have my own feelings and have them taken seriously

To arrange my own priorities

To make mistakes

To change my mind

To choose not to answer questions that are personal or intrusive

To choose when and if to assert myself

To define and protect the physical space I need

To refuse without feeling guilty

To get what I pay for

To ask for what I want

To be given information (by doctors, lawyers, accountants etc) without

being patronized

Any right I claim as my own, I extend to others

Eg> I have the right to have my needs met and so do you.

Author: Mandy Kloppers

Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.