Description
Overcoming Negative Thoughts…. Tips for Kids
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What’s Included in Teaching Kids How to Overcome Negative Thoughts
- Printable Copy of the Blog Post Overcome Negative Thoughts: How to Challenge the Critic in Your Head. Enjoy easy access to the full blog post in a format that’s great for printing (and taking notes, too!).
- Link to a Digital Spinner Game. Play an interactive spinner game that’s based on the article’s key ideas! You’ll also find simple directions on how to play.
- Support Posters: Fun visual reminders with helpful tips about overcoming negative thoughts.
Written with Tweens & Young Teens in Mind
…this resource is packed with practical tips and strategies that can be used both at home and at school. Here are just a few of the ideas you’ll find inside:
- Notice negative self-talk – Pay attention to harsh thoughts so you can pause instead of automatically believing them.
- Replace critical thoughts with encouraging ones – Flip unhelpful ideas into statements that support growth and learning.
- Focus on what’s going well – Pause and name three things you like about yourself to shift attention away from negativity.
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