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I-Statement Practice

Rewrite blaming messages into clear, calm requests.

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Prompts

  1. 1

    Write the blaming sentence you want to say.

  2. 2

    Rewrite: I feel ___ when ___ because ___.

  3. 3

    Add a request: Would you be willing to ___?

  4. 4

    Practice saying it aloud twice.

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