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A newsletter from
Jacquelyn Strickland | May 2004 Vol. 1
Issue 2
RIGHTS
Occasionally
we feel guilty when we stand up for ourselves or think we don’t have
a right to our own opinion; however, every human being has certain rights
in interpersonal situations. The
following list gives a brief account of some of them.
1.
the right to refuse requests from others without
feeling guilty or selfish
2.
the right to feel and express anger and other
emotions
3.
the right to feel healthy competitiveness
4.
the right to use your judgment in deciding your
own needs
5.
the right to make mistakes
6.
the right to ask for consideration, help and/or
affection from others
7.
the right to be treated with respect
8.
the right to tell others what you needs are
9.
the right on some occasions to make demands on
others
10.
the right to ask others to change their behavior
11.
the right to have your opinions and ideas given
the same respect and consideration others have
12.
the right to have opinions different from others
and not assume you’re wrong
13.
the right not to have others impose their values
on you
14.
the right to take the time you need to be able to
sort out your reactions
15.
the right to get the information you need
16.
the right to set your own priorities
17.
the right to choose not to assert yourself
It might be helpful to journal about the specific Rights you have the most difficulty with.
Adapted from: Facilitators Manual,
Virginia Neal Blue Resource Center
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