True or False: I messages are used to tell a someone what they did wrong or to place blame
False
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Name the steps of I-Messages
I feel.. when you... because... I need
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True or False: Using I-Messages helps us take responsibility for our feelings
True: explain how?
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Provide an I-Message for this situation: Your Mother took you to see a movie
I feel happy, when you spend time with me, because I enjoy your company, I need you to continue to spend time with me
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What should you do if you struggle to use an I-Message during a time of need
use a coping strategy such as take a break (to gather thoughts, check emotions), ask to speak to an adult (to help with this process)
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What is an I-Mesaage
A clear/ concise, respectful way to express an emotion to a situation as well as a need
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True or False... We use I-Messages to get what we want
False: Expresses a need does not necessarily end in that need getting met, I-Messages are used to express feelings and provides an opportunity to get a need
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What can you do if you used your I-Messages and still are experiencing a negative emotion
Use an appropriate coping strategy.
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Provide an I-Message for this situation: you woke up in the morning and went to school even though you are not feeling well
I feel irritable when I am not feeling well, because I have less patience/stamina, I need to be allowed to have more breaks or see the nurse if necessary
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Provide an I-Message for this situation: I got a good grade on my test because I studied
I feel happy, when I get a good grade on my test, because I really studied, I need to study more so I can continue to get good grades
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Who can you use I-Messages with
Adults, Friends, classmates, (anyone)
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The "I Feel" part of I-messages expresses the _______
Emotion
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When should you use I-Messages
Whenever you need to express your feelings about a situation
