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I statements

Discussions about values (PI Practice M1) can easily devolve into arguments. This can occur whether our discussions occur in the context of community-wide conversations or in one-on-one conversations with learning partners, such as parents and students. Use this quick worksheet to build the skill of using “I” statements and lower the temperature of values-centered conversations. 

   Tool

   10 minutes

   By: Positive Psychology

   Educator-prep | Lifelong learners


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Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.

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