In each of the vignettes that follow, you have a problema concern about something affecting the client. For each of these situations, construct an I--message from you to the client. Be sure to follow the rules for bringing up your point of view. Make certain you sound tentative and ask for collaboration. Use several sentences to soften and put forth your ideas.

1. A woman, who has been a prostitute, recently discovered she is HIV+. She is currently staying in a shelter where you see her. Several nights she comes in drunk and tells you, "Hey, it doesn't hurt as much this way." The next day you approach her with an I-message expressing your concern and initiate an exchange of views.
2. A woman you have been working with tells you her husband is really a dear. He has done many wonderful things for her, and she is feeling guilty about calling you, but he does keep her confined to the house and slaps her a lot. You use an I-message to express your concern and initiate an exchange of views.