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Express Yourself
"We all have trouble
communicating our needs every once in a while. Especially if we're in a
care taker role. Asking for what we need (and deserve) is a right we
need to protect."
“I” Message Worksheet
Directions – Imagine yourself in the
following situations. Please respond with an appropriate “I” message.
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How you feel |
About a behavior |
and it’s effect on you |
| For example: When everyone
leaves you in the kitchen to clean up after dinner for the 80th
time and you don’t like it, you might say |
I feel taken advantage of. |
when you leave me with all the
dishes |
because I get no time to relax
with you |
| A student is continuously
talking with other students during a lesson |
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| Your child just arrived home
after an agreed upon curfew |
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| Your partner just walked in and
changed the TV station in the midst of you watching your favorite
show |
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| Your 5-year old just gave you a
hand made card telling you he loves you |
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| You’re trying to have a
heartfelt conversation and your “listener” is doodling |
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In the next three spaces,
construct situations that might apply to you personally and respond
with an appropriate “I” message.
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