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| Communicating the emotion ANGER in a positive manner. |
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Definition
Anger is an emotion where the individual generally does not know how to separate their emotions causing harm to others.
Using "I" messages is a positive way to communicate anger and not being rude.
Example: When you yell at me "I" feel upset and it causes me to speak rudely to you.
Note: When you take ownership of your feelings then you are not holding someone else responsibility for your feelings. |
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| Communicating the emotion FEAR in a positive manner. |
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Definition
Fear is an emotion where an individual is afraid to communicate what they are feeling effectively.
Using "I" messages is a positive way to communicate feelings of FEAR.
Example: I was afraid that I was going to get in trouble so I didn't want to tell you.
Taking responsibility for your feelings is no one else responsibility except yours.
Note: There are times when we are afraid to tell older people our feelings but communicating effectively will help you overcome your fears. |
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| Communicating the emotion SCARED in a positive manner. |
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Scared is an emotion that is another form of fear or being fearful.
Using "I" messages is a positive way to communicate being scared.
Example: When the lights are off I am scared of the dark. May I please use a night light so I won't be scared? |
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| Communicating the emotion SAD in a positive manner. |
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Definition
Sad is an emotion where the individual feels a loss, no hope, grief, disappointment.
Using "I" messages is a positive way to communicate sad.
Example: I am sad because the children at school are bullying me and I don't know why. |
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| Communicating the emotion LONELINESS in a positive manner. |
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Definition
Loneliness is an emotion where an individual believes they have no one who cares about them and they are by themselves.
Using "I" messages is a positive way to communicate anger and not being rude.
I feel lonely because I don't have anyone to talk to, will you spend some time with me? |
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| Communicating the emotion FRUSTRATION in a positive manner. |
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| Communicating the emotion SCARED in a positive manner.' |
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Definition
Scared is an emotion that is another form of fear or being fearful.
Using "I" messages is a positive way to communicate being scared.
Example: When the lights are off I am scared of the dark. May I please use a night light so I won't be scared? |
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Term
| Effective Listening in ao positive manner |
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Definition
It is important to ensure you apply effective listening skills. As the person in the listening mode requires understanding.
Using "I" messages is also important when listening.
Example: I am listening to what you are saying because I want to hear what you are saying.
Note: Effective listening requires the listener to suspend all thoughts by not judging or planning on what to say hoping the individual finishes to express oneself. |
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| How to discuss HURT feelings in a positive manner |
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Definition
The emotion "HURT" is something that everyone feels at one time or another.
It is important to share honestly with the person who has hurt you.
Example: What you did or said to me hurt my feelings.
Note: When sharing that someone has hurt you it is important to express oneself without expressing guilt for the other person's action |
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