Positive or negative self-talk?
I will study harder next time.
What is positive self-talk
How long something will last for
Something we do no have control over.
Writing in a journal, drawing
What are positive coping skills
Tell us about a recent experience when you used positive coping skills?
Losing a game at recess
Small Problem
Why does this always happen to me. I'm such a failure.
What is negative self-talk
Your attitude
Something we have control over
Punching a hole in the wall, yelling and screaming.
What are negative coping skills
Tell us about about a recent experience when you used negative coping skills?
Getting into a Car Accident
Big Problem
I will calm down first before I respond. I don't want to say something I'll regret.
What is positive self-talk
The actions of others
Something we do not have control over
Deep breathing, positive self-talk
What can happen if someone thinks too much about future events?
They may become anxious.
Someone is cheating at a game
Small Problem
He makes me so angry to the point where I want to scream at him!
What is negative self-talk
Finding fun stuff to do
Things we have control over
Saying negative things to others when upset, blaming others for your actions.
What are negative coping skills.
What can happen to a person if they focus on bad events that happened in the past?
They may become sad.
Someone broke their leg playing soccer
Big Problem
My math teacher is not fair. She's always picking on me.
What is negative self-talk
How others react
Things we do not have control over
Exercising, going for a walk, using a stress toy
What are positive coping skills.
What coping skills can you use to help you feel less anxious before a classroom presentation?
I did not understand how to solve the math problem right away
Small Problem