Lesson 16: Self Control And Relapse Prevention - Slide 29





Two Effective Self-Expression Skills
- 1. “I feel” statements: Express your feelings with “I feel” statements such as “I feel upset” rather than with “you” statements such as “You’re wrong” or “You’re making me furious”
- 2. Stroking: Find something genuinely positive to say to the person, even in the heat of battle. This indicates that you respect them, even though you may be angry with each other