I-message
Topic: Fundamentals
A way of speaking that describes a behavior, its effect and one's feeling, then what one needs, without blaming: "When the handover is interrupted, I worry that I'll miss something; I'd like us to finish it first." A "you" message ("You always interrupt") sounds like an accusation and makes the other person defensive. I-messages keep communication open in conflict and when giving feedback.
- Also known as:
- I-statement, You-message
- In Turkish:
- Ben dili
What does I-message mean?
I-message is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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