Cancellation Technique
Self Advocacy
Negative to Positive Self- Talk
100

This day comes after Wednesday and before Friday

What is Thursday?

100

Find the internal dialogue in the following scenario:

 Mark is in his chemistry class, and the teacher has just handed out a worksheet for a lab experiment. As the teacher explains the instructions, Mark feels increasingly confused about how to set up the experiment. He glances at his classmates, who seem to understand, but he’s unsure about the steps he needs to follow. With only a few minutes left to ask questions before the class breaks into groups, Mark knows he must seek clarification to avoid making mistakes during the experiment.

What is "I don’t understand any of this! If I don’t ask, I’ll definitely mess it up."

100

the internal dialogue that people have with themselves, which can be conscious or unconscious. 

combination of thoughts and beliefs that influence how we think

What is Self-Talk?

200

This word refers to something that is less than zero.

 What is negative?

200

Find the plan of action in the following scenario: Realizing he needs to get clarification, Mark thinks, "I need to raise my hand and ask for help right now before it’s too late!"

What is "I need to raise my hand and ask for help right now before it’s too late!"

200

Help people feel more confident and can improve their well-being.

Positive self-talk can also help people cope with stress

What is positive self-talk ?

300

This word refers to something that is absolutely needed or required.

What is necessary?

300

Give an example of how Mark can ask the teacher for help.

What is he wrote his question on paper to ensure it made sense before raising his hand?

"Can you explain step three of the experiment again? I’m confused about how to measure the velocity correctly"

300

Can harm a person's confidence and make it harder for people to achieve their goals

What is Negative self-talk?

400

This term refers to a baby that has just been born.

What is newborn?

400

the teacher's response when Mark asked for clarification about measuring velocity in the experiment.

What is answering the question, "Of course, Mark! Let me explain step three again, and I'll walk you through how to measure the velocity accurately."

400

Find Sarah's negative self-talk in the following scenario;

 Sarah is about to deliver a presentation on her research project. As she stands in front of the class, anxiety sets in, and her mind fills with negative thoughts: "What if I forget everything? Everyone will judge me."Just before she starts, Sarah takes a deep breath and shifts her mindset. She reminds herself, "I’ve prepared well for this. It’s okay to be nervous; I know my material."As she begins, Sarah focuses on her excitement to share her findings instead of her fear. With each passing moment, her confidence grows, and she engages her audience. By the end, she feels proud of her performance, realizing that her positive self-talk helped her succeed.

What is  Sarah's mind filled with negative thoughts: "What if I forget everything? Everyone will judge me."

500

This word describes someone who is caring and supportive.

What is nurturing?

500

 the overall outcome for Mark after he initiated his question in chemistry class


What is "Mark gained a clear understanding of the experiment and felt confident to participate in his group work."

500

Find Sarah's Positive self-talk in the following scenario

Sarah is about to deliver a presentation on her research project. As she stands in front of the class, anxiety sets in, and her mind fills with negative thoughts: "What if I forget everything? Everyone will judge me."Just before she starts, Sarah takes a deep breath and shifts her mindset. She reminds herself, "I’ve prepared well for this. It’s okay to be nervous; I know my material."As she begins, Sarah focuses on her excitement to share her findings instead of her fear. With each passing moment, her confidence grows! By the end, she feels proud of her performance, realizing that her positive self-talk helped her succeed.

What is Just before she starts, Sarah takes a deep breath and shifts her mindset. She reminds herself, "I’ve prepared well for this. It’s okay to be nervous; I know my material."

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