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Jakubowski, P. & Lange, A. (1985). The assertive option: Your
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Piaget, G. (1991). Control freaks: Who are they and how to
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"I" Messages
"I" messages for expressing feelings. Accepting
responsibility for your feelings.
This is one of the most important skills you can acquire. A good
rule of thumb is: "If you have a problem, make an 'I' statement. If you
are helping someone with a problem, make empathy responses." An
"I" statement consists of a description of how you feel and an
indication of the conditions under which you feel that way. It takes this
form: "I feel (your emotions) when (under what conditions)."
