Find The Evidence
You took a test that you studies for but failed it. You start to think that you failed because you are a failure.
Find the evidence by thinking of times that you succeeded.
Bonus: What have you succeeded in that specific class.
Change this 'But' into a healthy statement: I tried my best but I didn't try hard enough
I tried my best!
I tried my best and that is okay
I tried my best but I had some challenges
Can turtles grow out of their shells?
No
Name one coping skill you have learned with Ms. A
Your own response
I am a millionaire
False
(I wish!!!!)
You walk into the classroom late and saw some students look at you. You start to think they are talking about you being late.
Find the evidence by asking yourself the reason they would be concerned that you are late (except if they are your friends)
Bonus: Are they going to reprimand you? No? Then we do not need to worry
Change this 'But' into a healthy statement: I want to try but I know I'm going to do bad
I want to try.
I want to try but I am nervous
I want to try and I will
How many teeth do turtles have?
None (trick Question)
What can you do if you start to say 'but' after saying a healthy statement
I can say 'and' and pair it with a positive thought
Our thoughts=Facts
False! Every thought we have are NOT true thoughts
You got into an argument with your friend and start to think none of your friends like you
You were not in an argument with all of your friends
Change this 'But' into a healthy statement: I did better on the quiz but that doesn't count
I did better on the quiz!
I did better on the quiz but I know I can do better on the test
I did better on the quiz and I know it will bring my grade up
What kind of turtle does not retract back into their shells?
Sea Turtles
What is a coping skill you can do in public
Breathing
Stop and Think
Challenge thought
True!
You're in class and hear people sitting behind you whispering and you start to think they are talking about you
If you were not speaking with them or did something to them, they may not be talking about you
Change this 'But' into a healthy statement: I feel calm now but what if I get anxious again
I feel calm
I feel calm now but I know how calm myself when anxiety comes back again
I feel calm and I will be okay if anxiety comes back again
What is a group of sea turtle eggs called?
A Clutch
What can you do in school to calm your thoughts and self
Self affirmation and encouragers
deep breath
use fidgets
I made a mistake so that means I am a failure and can never get anything right
False! Mistakes happen and they are normal! Even the X-ray was invented by MISTAKE (haha fun fact)
Mom asks you to show her your homework before going to bed. You are too tired and asked not to. She reminds you how important it is but you start to think she does not trust that you did it
Mom might not know if you have completed it or not.
I've work so hard with Ms. A but I know my anxiety and fear will never go away
I've work so hard with Ms. A!
I've work so hard with Ms. A but I know Its okay to need a refresher
I've work so hard with Ms. A and I know I will succeed
If sea turtles could have a best friend, what kind of sea animal would it be?
SEA OTTERS!!! (They are so cute)
Tell a made up coping skill and how can it help
Own repsonse
I can control my thoughts
As hard as it may seem at times, this is 100% true! You CAN control your thoughts (with practice)