Use an I-Message for a situation that happened to you recently that resulted in a positive feeling
Provides an appropriate response
The "I Feel" part of I-messages expresses the _______
Emotion
Name three things that can happen to you that can require the use of I-Messages
Provides an appropriate response
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)
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
Who can you use I-Messages with
Adults, Friends, classmates, (anyone)
True or False: If you don't get what you want after using I-Messages, it means the person did not understand what you said
False: I-Messages are used to self-advocate and to express an emotion about a situation, not to get what you want
The "I Need" part of I-Messages expresses the ______
Need
Use an I-Message for a situation that happened to you recently that resulted in a negative feeling
Provides an appropriate response
The "Because" part of I-messages expresses the _______
Why
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
What is an I-Mesaage
A clear/ concise, respectful way to express an emotion to a situation as well as a need
Name the steps of I-Messages
I feel.. when you... because... I need
Ture or False, I-Messages are a form of self-advocacy
True
True or False: Using I-Messages helps us take responsibility for our feelings
True: explain how?
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
Provide an I-Message for this situation: My friend told another person a secret of mines
I feel violated, when you tell my secrets to others, because I trust you as my friend, I need you to respect my privacy
Provide an I-Message for this situation: My teacher cancelled our field trip because the class was misbehaving
I Feel sad when you cancel our field trip, because I really wanted to go and I was not the problem, I need you to give us a chance to earn it back
What can you do if you used your I-Messages and still are experiencing a negative emotion
Use an appropriate coping strategy.
True or False: I messages are used to tell a someone what they did wrong or to place blame
False
Provide an I-Message for this situation: Your parent said you can have a sleep over
I feel excited when you tell me I can have a sleep over, because I love spending time with my friends, I need you to allow me to do this more often
Provide an I-Message for this situation: You was not called on in class and now you are angry
I feel angry when I am not called on because I like to participate, I need you to call on me more
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
The "When you" part of I-Messages expresses the ______
Situation/ what happened
When should you use I-Messages
Whenever you need to express your feelings about a situation
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