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I-MESSAGES

RESOLVING CONFLICTS | USING COMMUNICATION SKILLS EFFECTIVELY

I-messages are a great way to explain yourself when you are upset. When you use them, people are more likely to listen to you and to respond without becoming angry and defensive. Read the example, and then try to write your own I-messages.

EXAMPLE

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Someone in your household often forgets to give you your messages.

I feel

when you

because

1. A classmate has started calling you by a nickname that you dislike.

I feel

when you

because

2. Your teacher hasn’t called on you all week, even though you’ve raised your hand.

I feel

when you

because

3. One of your friends often borrows your things and doesn’t return them.

I feel

when you

because

Using Google Slides, you can customize every activity sheet in the Overcoming Obstacles Elementary, Middle, and High School curricula by first making a copy of the file to your personal Google Account. Follow these steps to begin editing the file:

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1. Select “File” in the upper left corner of your browser
2. Select “Make a Copy”
3. Select “Entire Presentation.”

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If you have any questions, please contact Overcoming Obstacles at info@overcomingobstacles.org.

How to Customize

Google Slides

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