✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.7 – Using “I Statements” to Express Your Needs: “I statements” shift communication from blame to ownership. Instead of saying “You never listen,” try “I feel unheard when I’m interrupted.” This structure lowers defensiveness and opens space for cooperation. It helps people focus on solving the issue rather than defending themselves. “I statements” combine emotion, reason, and respect into one powerful message. They teach you how to talk about feelings without starting a fight. Expressing needs this way also builds emotional maturity, because you acknowledge your perspective without assuming someone else’s intent. It models emotional responsibility, showing others how to communicate constructively. Over time, this habit reduces drama and strengthens mutual understanding. People begin to mirror your calm tone and honesty, improving connection naturally. Using “I statements” creates partnerships built on equality, not control, helping conversations stay grounded even during tension or disagreement.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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