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Why "I" Statements ?

 #BlackMaleTherapist,#AfricanAmericantherapist, #Triple5LightTherapy, #ABLM, #BLM, #LatinX, #AsianX, #POC, #LGBTAffirmingTherapy, An “ I” message or “I” statement  is a style of communication that focuses on the feelings or beliefs of the speaker rather than thoughts and characteristics that the speaker attributes to the listener. For example, a person might say to his or her partner, “I feel abandoned and worried when you consistently come home late without calling” instead of demanding, “Why are you never home on time?” ROLE OF “I” STATEMENTS IN COMMUNICATION Thomas Gordon developed the concept of an “I” statement in the 1960s and contrasted these statements to “you” statements, which shift blame and attributions to the listener. “I” statements enable speakers to be assertive without making accusations, which can often make listeners feel  defensive . An “I” statement can help a person become aware of problematic behavior and generally forces the speaker to take responsibility for hi

“ You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.. ” -Maya Angelou

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How to vote in California

#Vote #ALBM #BLM #Election-Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All of California’s registered voters will be mailed a ballot no later than 29 days prior to Election Day. Early voting and in-person voting locations will also be available to voters. Who can vote To register in California you must: be a United States citizen be a resident of California be at least 18 years old or older on Election Day not be currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony not be currently found to be mentally incompetent to vote by a court *find more information on voting rights restoration  here Vote in person Vote on Election Day All registered voters in California will receive a ballot by mail. However, in-person voting locations will be available to voters. Polling locations may be found online by visiting the  Secretary of State’s My Voter Status tool . Vote early California voters can also vote before Election Day. The early voting period runs from Monday, October 5, 2