Stories We Tell Ourselves
This is what we call the thoughts and beliefs we carry about ourselves, like "I'm not good enough" or "I'm a helper.
What are self-stories?
$100: This city was the first capital of the United States.
What is Philadelphia?
These people help shape the stories we believe about ourselves from a very young age.
Who are caregivers or parents?
This female pop star is known for songs like “Shake It Off” and “Love Story.”
Who is Taylor Swift?
This "Good 4 U" singer became a pop star after starring in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
Finish this sentence: “I’m the type of person who…”
What is a self-reflection prompt.
He gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
A “negative relational schema” is a fancy way to say this kind of belief, like “I can’t trust anyone.”
What is a harmful relationship belief?
This "King of Pop" sang “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
This funny show about a group of kids and creepy mysteries happens in the Upside Down.
What is Stranger Things?
These types of relationships can help change painful or untrue stories about ourselves.
What are healthy relationships?
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
One thing that helps positive self-stories grow stronger.
What is self-care?
This is the steady beat you tap your foot to in music.
What is rhythm?
In this mobile game, you can build and destroy forts and dance after winning.
What is Fortnite?
This word describes a pattern where past fears or hurt affect how we see new people or situations, even if they’re safe.
What is projection?
He was the commander of the Continental Army and later became the first U.S. president.
Who is George Washington?
When you believe “the present is not haunted by the past,” you are starting to write this kind of story.
What is a healing or hopeful story?
This genre includes artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
What is hip-hop or rap?
This superhero from Wakanda is known as the Black Panther.
Who is T’Challa?
When we challenge and rewrite harmful stories about ourselves, we are creating these.
What are new, supportive self-narratives?
This trail was used by pioneers to travel west.
What is the Oregon Trail?
This powerful group activity helps everyone name the good things they see in each other to support new, positive stories.
What is peer affirmation or group reflection?
This string instrument is the smallest and has the highest pitch in the orchestra.
What is a violin?
This YouTube group is known for “trick shots” and battles like “Airplane Trick Shot.”
Who is Dude Perfect?