It is a statement that is used to describe and focus on your own feelings and thoughts rather than placing blame on someone else.
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How do you set up an I statement?
"I feel... when... because..."
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Your sibling lied and it made you look like you did something wrong. How can you communicate how you feel using an I statement?
I feel..... when...... because.....
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Your friend seems to be ignoring you. How can you express how you feel to them using an I statement?
I feel..... when..... because....
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You're having a hard time understanding an assignment in class. How could you use an I statement to tell the teacher how you feel?
I feel.... when..... because.....
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You're working on a group project in class, and you feel like one of the members isn't doing their part. How can you express how you feel?
I feel..... when.... because....
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Is using an I statement an Aggressive, Passive, or Assertive type of communication?
Assertive communication
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Describe what assertive communication is.
Where someone stands up for their own needs and feelings, while also taking into consideration the needs and feelings of others, in a respectful way
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Describe what passive communication is.
When someone prioritizes the feelings and needs of others, even at their own expense; they do not express their own needs or stand up for themselves
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Describe what aggressive communication is.
When someone only cares about their own needs, feelings, and wants; can be mean and loud when speaking
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What kind of communication style is this: You are watching a movie and your parent asks you to turn it off a get ready for bed. "Can't you see I'm busy!!" you yell, "I'm so sick of you nagging me!"
Aggressive. What could you have said and done differently to communicate assertively?
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What kind of communication style is this: You have plans to meet your friend at the park at 3pm. They don't arrive until 3:30pm and you have to be home by 4:00pm. You say, "I'm a little disappointed we won't have much time."
Assertive.
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What kind of communication style is this: You order food and you end up getting something you hate. You say in a soft, disappointed voice, "I don't mind, I'll just eat this I guess."
Passive. What could you have said and done differently to communicate assertively?
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What kind of communication style is this: Your parents say you can't go play with friends because you didn't finish your chores. You respond, "I don't care what you say, I'm going anyway."
Aggressive. What could you have said and done differently to communicate assertively?
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What does it mean to be an active listener?
It means showing the speaker you are listening by having no distractions, nodding head, not interrupting, and striving to understand them
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True or false: Being an active listener is a part of healthy, assertive communication
