Definitions
What is the definition of self compassion?
Having compassion for yourself. Treating yourself like a good friend, especially in times of doubt hardship or failure.
Name the coping skill that mindfully uses your lungs.
Mindful breathing
Read out loud page 87 (top paragraph)
Thanks!
What is the name of the book about a train engine that has positive self compassion / positive self talk?
The Little Engine that Could
Say 1 positive self affirmation!
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What is the definition of self esteem?
How one feels about themselves.
Name the coping skill that uses pen and paper.
Journaling
Read out loud page 88 (middle section).
Nice!
Who is the Disney villain who has excessive positive self talk to the point of narcissism and sings a song about how he is better than everyone?
Gaston - Beauty and the Beast
Say 2 positive self affirmations!
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What are the three components of self compassion?
1. Mindfulness of your own thoughts and feelings.
2. Recognition of our common humanity.
3. Treating yourself kindly.
Name the coping skills that uses an internal dialogue
Positive self talk or mantra
Read out loud page 89.
Sweet!
Who sings about sticking to her values and doing the hard right thing in her song "Defying Gravity" and by doing so is engaging in self compassion?
Elphaba in Wicked
Say 3 positive self affirmations!
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Self esteem is how much we like ourselves dependent on the comparison of ourselves to others. Self compassion is taking care of yourself regardless of how you feel.
Name the coping skill that is used for gentle communication with others (that can also be used with yourself)
GIVE or THINK
Read the top portion of page 90.
Excellent!
Name a celebrity who demonstrates positive self esteem or self compassion?
Lizzo, Jelly Roll, Simone Biles, Whitney Levitt, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, etc.
Say 4 positive self affirmations!
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What are the three types of self esteem?
2. Neutral
3.Negative
Name the coping skill that uses parts work or working with "your younger self'.
Talking to yourself as you would talk to someone else.
Talking to yourself kindly as if you were talking to your three year old self.
Using a childhood photo to remind yourself that "little you" is still a part of you deserving of kindness and compassion.
Pick a coping skill section from pages 90-93 to read out loud. Please read both "Journaling" and "Treating Yourself as a Good Friend" if selecting one of those.
Perfect!
How does social media affect self esteem and self compassion?
Social media can boost dopamine creating short term moments of self-worth (addictive).
Social media can create unrealistic expectations and comparisons which may lower self esteem.
Social media can be an outlet for learning about improving self compassion and self esteem.
Social media promotes a constant reflection of self compared to others which can worsen negative self talk or self compassion.
Say 5 positive self affirmations!
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