Communication & Assertiveness Toolkit | Therapist-Made | ZipHealthy

Most interpersonal problems are communication problems in disguise. This clinician-designed toolkit teaches the evidence-informed communication and assertiveness skills that therapists spend entire sessions practicing with clients — structured for independent learning.

Designed by Stephen Velasquez, MBA, MSW, LCSW — a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of clinical experience — this toolkit draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interpersonal effectiveness, assertiveness training, nonviolent communication, and conflict resolution frameworks.

What’s Inside

• DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST skills worksheets (DBT interpersonal effectiveness)
• Assertiveness assessment and practice exercises
• Communication style identification guide
• Difficult conversation preparation templates
• Boundary communication scripts
• Instant PDF download — start today, print at home or use on any device

What You’ll Explore

Your communication patterns and defaults, the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication, DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills, preparing for difficult conversations, expressing needs clearly, setting boundaries, and building confident communication in all relationships.

Who This Is For

This toolkit is for anyone who struggles with assertiveness, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or expressing needs — whether in relationships, at work, or in family dynamics.

Whether you use it independently, alongside therapy, or as a gift for someone who could use structured support — this toolkit meets you where you are.

This product is a digital PDF download for personal use. It is designed as an educational and self-help resource and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) or your local emergency services.