“…According to the findings of the research, EFCT had a positive effect on the assertiveness levels of the counselor candidates in the experimental group. In many studies examining the effects of assertiveness training in the literature, it is stated that the training given to different age groups has a positive effect on the assertiveness levels and communication skills of the subjects (Adana, 2004;Adana et al, 2010;Çeçen Eroğul & Zengel, 2009;Demirelli & Barut, 2020;Deniz, 1997;Gündoğdu, 2012;Gültekin et al, 201 8;Karahan, 2008;Karakaş, 2011;Keser, 2013;Lin et al, 2004;Nakamura et al, 2017;Seçer et al, 2014;Üstün & Küçük, 2020;Warland et al, 2014;Yatağan, 2005;Yılmaz, 2005).…”