Positive Thinking
Confidence
Reframe
Coping Skills
Review
100

What can you say to yourself if you make a mistake?

Mistakes help us learn.  Mistakes are proof that we are trying.

100

What is one thing you love about yourself?

I am nice. I am a good friend. My hair. My personality. How resilient I am. My handwriting. I am funny. Etc...

100

I can't make a mistake.

Everyone makes mistakes. I'm still learning.

100

Do all coping skills work at every level of distress?


No. Coping skills and or distractions should match the level of distress and may differ from person to person.


100

Do positive affirmations have to be 100% positive?

No. They can be ambiguous. It's important they feel genuine.

200

True of False:  Positive thinking will help me do better in life. 

True! Positive thinking can help you at school, at home, and for your whole life.

200

What is one way you can feel better about yourself?

Talk kindly to yourself. Exercise. Eat healthy. Remember mistakes are ok, they help us learn. 

200

I'm a terrible person.

I'm a good person who sometimes makes mistakes.

200

TRUE OR FALSE:

No feeling is wrong or bad.  

True! 

Thoughts and feelings are the way our brain makes sense of what is going on around us. They are not always correct or comfortable, but we can make positive choices even with negative thoughts or feelings. 

200

What is one thing you can do to build your self-esteem?

Try something new. Complete a goal. Remind yourself of your strengths. Express gratitude to yourself.

300

Pretend your friend is trying to learn something new.

What could you say to help your friend? 

Now say those words as if you were talking to yourself.

I can do this.

I have done hard things before. 

I can ask for help.

300

Name three things you love about yourself

I am nice. I am a good friend. My hair. My personality. How resilient I am. My handwriting. I am funny. Etc...

300

It's their fault I can't do it.

I have more choices than I think. I can be better next time.

300

Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them

Stressors: My family, school, my environment, etc...



300

What is one way to motivate yourself in a positive way?

Positive affirmations; memories of success; reminders of goals and progress

400

Who do you know who helps you think positively?

Maybe a parent, teacher, friend, or family member

400

How can you build self-esteem?

Try new things

Accept mistakes

Keep practicing!

400

Things are never going to get better.

Things can get better. This is just a moment of struggle. Maybe things will get a little better at a time

400

What are some positive coping skills?

Distractions: reading, walking, TV, music, etc.


Grounding, Meditation, Breathing Skills, Talking to support person, TIPP

400

What is a SMART goal?

Small

Measurable

Attainable

Related to goal

Timed

500

Why is positive thinking important?

Get better results, less stress, more positive feelings, more positive actions, uplifting to others; helps to combat negative core beliefs 

500
Name one confident person you know.

Your choice!

500

They're going to leave me.

Our relationship is strong. If I have concerns I can talk to them. They've stayed my friend when I've messed up before.

500

Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.

Self-care= 

Health- taking care of our bodies with exercise, eating healthy, drinking water, getting enough sleep

Fun- Having time to play and laugh!

Social- having people to talk to and support us

Expression- finding ways to be creative with art, building, cooking, or using our imaginations

500
When ruminating thoughts are often focused on _____.


A. How

B. Why

C. When

B. Why


Why is bad things always happening to me vs. how can I fix my broken car