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Mindful Moments: Journaling and Positive Self-Talk

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments: Journaling and Positive Self-Talk

enhance coping strategies

This follow-up individual counseling session aims to build on the previous lesson by introducing journaling and positive self-talk as additional strategies to manage overthinking. These techniques can help the student process thoughts and emotions more effectively, leading to improved mental well-being and focus.

Audience

Individual counseling session for 8th-grade student

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Materials

Journaling Prompts, Positive Self-Talk Guide, and Reflection Sheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Recap the previous session on overthinking and mindful breathing.
  • Introduce journaling and positive self-talk as new strategies to explore.

Step 2

Activity: Journaling

10 mins

  • Provide the student with journaling prompts.
  • Encourage the student to write freely about their thoughts and feelings.
  • Discuss how journaling can help in processing emotions and reducing overthinking.

Step 3

Activity: Positive Self-Talk

5 mins

  • Introduce the concept of positive self-talk using the provided guide.
  • Practice creating positive affirmations with the student.
  • Discuss how positive self-talk can counteract negative thoughts.

Step 4

Reflection

5 mins

  • Use the Reflection Sheet to allow the student to reflect on the new strategies learned.
  • Encourage the student to think about how they can incorporate these strategies into their daily life.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the session.
  • Encourage the student to practice journaling and positive self-talk regularly.
  • Invite any final questions or reflections from the student.
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Worksheet

Journaling Prompts

A set of prompts to guide the student in journaling about their thoughts and feelings.

Write about a recent situation where you felt overwhelmed.








Describe your thoughts and feelings during that situation.








Reflect on how writing about it makes you feel now.








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Positive Self-Talk Guide

A guide to help the student understand and practice positive self-talk.

What is Positive Self-Talk?

Positive self-talk is the practice of responding to negative thoughts with positive affirmations. It can help improve your mood and reduce stress.

How to Practice Positive Self-Talk:

  • Identify a negative thought you often have.
  • Create a positive affirmation to counteract it.
  • Repeat the affirmation to yourself regularly.

Examples:

  • Negative Thought: "I can't do this."
  • Positive Affirmation: "I am capable and can handle this challenge."
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Worksheet

Reflection Sheet

A reflection sheet to help the student think about how they can use journaling and positive self-talk in their daily life.

How did journaling help you process your thoughts?








What positive affirmations can you use to counteract negative thoughts?








How do you feel after practicing these new strategies?








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