Thoughts
Is this thought ACCURATE? is it HELPFUL?
"I feel like an idiot, so I must be one"
It’s a Monday, and you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. How do you feel? (NAME TWO)
Tired, frustrated, angry, disappointed
TRUE OR FALSE: Around 70% of the world is covered by oceans
TRUE!
Use the index cards to match the statement to the "person" who said it:
"If I'm not a total success, I'm a failure."
A. Psych-out Sam
B. All-or-Nothing Allen
C. Over-and-Over Oliver
D. Drama Queen Jean
E. Blaming Blake
B. All or nothing Allen
True or False:
Trauma reactions are ways kids respond to really bad, sad or scary things that happened to them.
True
Trauma reactions can include having bad nightmares, not wanting to think about what happened, and feeling "out of control" when upset
Is this thought ACCURATE? is it HELPFUL?
"I didn't do well on that homework because it was difficult for me, but that doesn't mean I'm an idiot. I can ask for help from my teacher so she can help me understand"
This is both accurate and helpful!
You have been practicing for weeks, and you just found out that you made the school play. How do you feel? (NAME TWO FEELINGS)
TRUE or FALSE: The ocean's tides are caused by the moon's pull on the water.
TRUE!
Use the index cards to match the statement to the "person" who said it:
"It’s terrible that I made a mistake. That mistake was disastrous. I should never make a mistake"
A. Psych-out Sam
B. All-or-Nothing Allen
C. Over-and-Over Oliver
D. Drama Queen Jean
E. Blaming Blake
D. Drama Queen Jean
How do kids feel when they have experienced sexual abuse? (name 2 feelings)
Angry, scared, unsafe, frustrated, worried, ashamed, guilty, sad, powerless, confused, disgusted
Is this thought ACCURATE? is it HELPFUL?
"Only bad things happen to me"
This is inaccurate and unhelpful. A more helpful thought can be: "Bad things happen to me, but good things happen to me too. I can think of a few examples of good things in my life if I try."
A friend of yours has been sick for two days, and your friend did not come into school again today. How do you feel? (NAME TWO FEELINGS)
TRUE or FALSE: The largest ocean in the world is the Atlantic Ocean
FALSE, the largest ocean is the Pacific!
Use the index cards to match the statement to the "person" who said it:
"The teacher was short with me because I did something wrong."
A. Psych-out Sam
B. All-or-Nothing Allen
C. Over-and-Over Oliver
D. Drama Queen Jean
E. Blaming Blake
E. Blaming Blake
What is trauma?
Trauma is a "bad, sad or scary thing" that a child experiences.
Is this thought ACCURATE? is it HELPFUL?
"The world is really scary"
This thought may be accurate, but it is not always helpful.
A more helpful thought could be: "The world can be really scary to me sometimes, and I know that I can ask for help if I feel really frightened"
It’s the first day of school, and you are just getting on the bus for a new school, where you don’t know anyone. How do you feel? (NAME TWO FEELINGS)
Nervous, anxious, scared, uncomfortable, sad, excited, curious, hopeful
TRUE or FALSE: We have only explored 10% of our oceans
FALSE, we've only explored 5% of our oceans! Who is to say that mermaids don't live in the other 95%?
Use the index cards to match the statement to the "person" who said it:
"If I’m having trouble in math class, that means I’m never going to understand it"
A. Psych-out Sam
B. All-or-Nothing Allen
C. Over-and-Over Oliver
D. Drama Queen Jean
E. Blaming Blake
C. Over-and-Over Oliver
What is relaxation?
Bonus if you name one way you relax 1) at home and 2) at school
Relaxation is when someone feels very calm, or things that someone does to help themselves feel calmer.
Examples include listening to music, watching videos, playing with fidget toys, taking a break
Change this thought into one that is ACCURATE and HELPFUL:
"I can't do it"
Examples:
"This might be hard to do, but all I can do is my best. I can always ask for help or take a relaxation break if I feel too overwhelmed"
Your teacher tells you that you have a pop quiz. How do you feel? (NAME TWO)
Bonus for candy: What can you do in school to help deal with your feelings?
Upset, worried, angry, surprised, brave, confident, nervous
TRUE or FALSE: About 70% of the air we breathe is produced from the ocean
TRUE! It's amazing, but little tiny animals that live in the ocean called "microbes" create most of our oxygen
Use the index cards to match the statement to the "person" who said it:
"If I’m introduced to a new girl at school who doesn’t say much, I immediately assume she doesn’t like me or want to talk to me"
A. Psych-out Sam
B. All-or-Nothing Allen
C. Over-and-Over Oliver
D. Drama Queen Jean
E. Blaming Blake
A. Psych-out Sam
What is child sexual abuse?
Child sexual abuse is abuse involving private parts. It is never a child's fault in these situations-- the older or more powerful person that did the abuse is at fault.