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I- Statements are used to:
encourage assertive communication about feelings
reduce defensiveness and blame
increase ownership and recognition of one's own feelings
help to maintain successful relationships
I - Statement
I feel _____________ (emotion)____________
when _____________ (event) ______________
because ___________(thought about event)_______.
Example:
"I feel
upset
that my
backpack fell on the ground
because
I think you knocked it over on purpose.
"
Source: The Mosaic Project
http://www.mosaicproject.org
EMOTIONS/FEELINGS
Source: Jim Borgman,
"How Are You Feeling Today?"
List of supporting Books
Technology Enhanced Social-Emotional Learning
Apps For Emotions
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