CRITIC LIES
Which thought turns being behind into total failure?
A) “I’m behind, but I’m trying”
B) “I’m behind, so I’m failing”
C) “I can ask for help”
D) “This is temporary”
B) “I’m behind, so I’m failing”
Which response sounds most like a coach?
A) “I’m terrible at this”
B) “I’m working forward with support”
C) “I should be better”
D) “This will never work”
B) “I’m working forward with support”
Which thought increases anxiety but doesn’t solve anything?
A) “What’s one thing I can start?”
B) “I have too much to do”
C) “I can ask for help”
D) “I’ll pace myself”
B) “I have too much to do”
Which thought blames you for something you didn’t choose?
A) “My body is ruining everything”
B) “My body needs care”
C) “This isn’t my fault”
D) “Healing takes time”
A) “My body is ruining everything”
Is this a fact or an interpretation: “I’m failing”?
A) Fact
B) Interpretation
C) Medical diagnosis
D) Rule
B) Interpretation
Which thought uses all-or-nothing thinking?
A) “Some days are harder than others”
B) “If I can’t do school like everyone else, I shouldn’t try”
C) “I’ll do what I can today”
D) “I need accommodations right now”
B) “If I can’t do school like everyone else, I shouldn’t try”
Which response respects medical reality without giving up?
A) “I’ll push through no matter what”
B) “I’m adjusting my pace while my body heals”
C) “There’s no point in trying”
D) “Everyone else has it easier”
B) “I’m adjusting my pace while my body heals”
Which reframe shifts pressure into control?
A) “I’m drowning in assignments”
B) “I’ll never catch up”
C) “What’s the first assignment I can start?”
D) “This is impossible”
C) “What’s the first assignment I can start?”
Which reframe respects your body?
A) “I’m exhausted again”
B) “My body needs recovery, not criticism”
C) “I should push harder”
D) “I’m lazy”
B) “My body needs recovery, not criticism”
Which is the most accurate reframe?
A) “I’m not doing enough”
B) “I’m doing what I can with what I have”
C) “I should try harder”
D) “I’m behind everyone”
B) “I’m doing what I can with what I have”
Which thought treats a medical condition like a personal flaw?
A) “My body is dealing with something real”
B) “My body needs rest”
C) “My body is the problem”
D) “This isn’t my fault”
C) “My body is the problem”
Which response sets a boundary with the critic?
A) “You’re right, I’m failing”
B) “I hear you, but you’re not helping right now”
C) “I’ll worry about it later”
D) “I’ll just avoid school”
B) “I hear you, but you’re not helping right now”
Which thought assumes accommodations mean weakness?
A) “Support helps me stay engaged”
B) “I shouldn’t need extra help”
C) “Everyone learns differently”
D) “This helps me succeed”
B) “I shouldn’t need extra help”
Which thought ignores medical reality?
A) “Some days are higher-symptom days”
B) “I should push through no matter what”
C) “Rest helps recovery”
D) “I need balance”
B) “I should push through no matter what”
Which response shows self-compassion?
A) “I’m weak”
B) “I’d tell a friend this isn’t their fault”
C) “I should be better”
D) “I’m failing”
B) “I’d tell a friend this isn’t their fault”
Which thought ignores effort and only focuses on what went wrong?
A) “I missed school, so none of my work matters”
B) “I’ve been trying despite symptoms”
C) “I’m doing my best right now”
D) “Progress looks different lately”
A) “I missed school, so none of my work matters”
Which response avoids comparison?
A) “Everyone else can handle this”
B) “I should be like my friends”
C) “Comparison isn’t helpful — I’m dealing with my own reality”
D) “I’m falling behind everyone”
C) “Comparison isn’t helpful — I’m dealing with my own reality”
Which is a coach-appropriate statement for a counselor meeting?
A) “I can’t handle school”
B) “I’m motivated to learn, and accommodations help me stay engaged”
C) “School is too much for me”
D) “I’ll never catch up”
B) “I’m motivated to learn, and accommodations help me stay engaged”
Which coach response fits a high-symptom day?
A) “I need to do everything anyway”
B) “Today is about managing, not maximizing”
C) “I’m failing today”
D) “This is pointless”
B) “Today is about managing, not maximizing”
Which type of evidence supports the coach more than the critic?
A) One bad day
B) Comparison to others
C) Effort, planning, and using support
D) Worst-case scenarios
C) Effort, planning, and using support
Which thought sounds reasonable but is actually pressure-based?
A) “Healing takes time”
B) “I should be able to handle this by now”
C) “I’m learning how to manage this”
D) “This is challenging but manageable”
B) “I should be able to handle this by now”
Which coach response is believable even on a bad day?
A) “Everything will be fine”
B) “I’ll catch up perfectly”
C) “I only need to take one next step today”
D) “None of this matters”
C) “I only need to take one next step today”
Which response removes urgency and panic?
A) “I have to fix everything now”
B) “I can work forward one step at a time”
C) “I’m already behind”
D) “I’ll just stress about it”
B) “I can work forward one step at a time”
Which statement balances acceptance and effort?
A) “I give up”
B) “I can respect my limits and still move forward”
C) “I should ignore my symptoms”
D) “Nothing will change”
B) “I can respect my limits and still move forward”
If your coach ran the week, which rule would it make?
A) “No rest allowed”
B) “Do everything perfectly”
C) “One step at a time counts”
D) “Avoid school”
C) “One step at a time counts”