Helpful or Hurtful
I am likable.
Helpful!
"I am horrible at reading." is an example of positive self-talk.
False! - this is negative self-talk. Now, change that sentence into positive self-talk.
I am good enough!
Three of my top three strengths are:
Child lists 3 POSITIVE strengths
Where is our quarter 4 field trip?
Hollywood Park
I am terrible.
Hurtful
The thoughts I tell myself can change how I feel about myself.
True!
"I am too afriad/scared."
Examples, "I'm brave. It's okay to be scared sometimes but that doesn't mean I'm scared all of the time." "I can ask for help." etc.
"A time I showed kindness towards others was when..."
Excellent answer! This is something I can remind myself of when I need to remember that I can make a difference.
When is the last day of school?
May 30 (for students). May 31 (for staff)
All of my feelings are okay.
Helpful
"I can do hard things." is an example of positive self-talk.
True!
"No one likes me."
There are people who like me like my family, my teachers, my friends.
Something I feel proud about is....
Wonderful! This is something I can remind myself of when I do not believe in myself.
What is the coping skill this month?
positive self-talk
I'll never get this right.
Hurtful
What I tell myself about myself can change how I act towards others. Explain.
True! - Now, please explain your answer
"I'll never understand this math."
"A time I learned from my mistake was when..."
Amazing answer! This is something I can remind myself of when I am afraid to fail.
What is the virtue of the month?
Responsibility
It's okay to cry.
Helpful
I always have the choice to talk to myself like I would to a good friend.
True! This is what is called the Good FRIEND Strategy.
"I'm a bad person."
I am a good person. I am good enough!
"A positive sentence or phrase I could really use in my life right now is..." (Hint - Think Hakuna Matata)
Some examples: Everyone makes mistakes and that's ok. I can do hard things. School is tough right now, but I can handle it.
What are the 3 Braun Basics?
Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Learning