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I Statements - VerySpecialTales

This document provides guidance on using assertive communication through I-statements. I-statements express how you feel, why, and what you need, without blaming others. They have four parts - how you feel, when you feel that way, because of something specific, and what would meet your needs instead. Examples are provided for responding to scenarios about unequal chores, a friend ignoring you, and disagreeing with a school grade using the I-statement format of feeling, when, because, and needs. Practice spaces are included to apply the technique.

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I Statements - VerySpecialTales

This document provides guidance on using assertive communication through I-statements. I-statements express how you feel, why, and what you need, without blaming others. They have four parts - how you feel, when you feel that way, because of something specific, and what would meet your needs instead. Examples are provided for responding to scenarios about unequal chores, a friend ignoring you, and disagreeing with a school grade using the I-statement format of feeling, when, because, and needs. Practice spaces are included to apply the technique.

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Assertive Communication

I-STATEMENTS
WORKSHEETS
1 2
I FEEL WHEN

3 4
BECAUSE (MY NEEDS)

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Assertive Communication

I-STATEMENTS
When I express myself with I-messages, I use a
firm and gentle voice and communicate:
1 2
I FEEL WHEN
________________ ________________
________________ ________________
________________ ________________
My feelings about a A blame-free description
behavior / situation of the behavior that is
a problem for me

3 4
BECAUSE (MY NEEDS)
________________ ________________
________________ ________________
________________ ________________
The effect the behavior What I need the other
has on ME person to do instead

EXAMPLE
I feel annoyed when you keep on checking if I’ve done
my homework because it tells me you don’t trust me.
I need to be able to prove that I can do it on my own.

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Assertive Communication

I-STATEMENTS
PRACTICE
How would you respond to these situations using
I-statements?
SCENARIO 1
You seem to be doing more chores than your sibling
I feel ...
when ...
because ...
(my needs...)

SCENARIO 2
Your friend seems to be ignoring you
I feel ...
when ...
because ...
(my needs...)

SCENARIO 3
You don't agree with the grade you got on your school work
I feel ...
when ...
because ...
(my needs...)

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Assertive Communication

I-STATEMENTS
PRACTICE (EXAMPLES)
How would you respond to these situations using
I-statements?
SCENARIO 1
You seem to be doing more chores than your sibling
I feel frustrated
when I'm helping with so many chores
because I get less playtime than Annie
I would like her to help too

SCENARIO 2
Your friend seems to be ignoring you
I feel lonely
when you play hide & seek and don't ask me to join
because I'm too shy to ask your friends
it would help me if you invited me to join when you
see me
SCENARIO 3
You don't agree with the grade on your school work
I feel I lose my motivation
when my hard work is not recognized
because I think I've improved and done a good job
I need more clear feedback and some recognition

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Assertive Communication

I-STATEMENTS
PRACTICE
How would you respond to these situations using
I-statements?
SCENARIO 1
You seem to be doing more chores than your sibling

SCENARIO 2
Your friend seems to be ignoring you

SCENARIO 3
You don't agree with the grade on your school work

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