Transforming Self-Talk

Emma Donaldson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Transforming Self-Talk

Replace negative self-talk

This lesson helps adults identify and transform negative self-talk into constructive thoughts. Through interactive activities, participants will practice recognizing negative patterns and applying strategies to foster positive thinking. This lesson is crucial for enhancing mental well-being and promoting a healthier mindset.

Audience

Adults

Time

1 hour

Approach

Replace negative self-talk

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Identifying Negative Self-Talk, Worksheet: Strategies for Positive Thinking, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome participants and introduce the topic of self-talk.
Explain the impact of negative self-talk on mental health and daily life.
Outline the objectives of the lesson: identifying negative patterns and learning constructive strategies.

Step 2

Identifying Negative Self-Talk

15 mins

Distribute the "Identifying Negative Self-Talk" worksheet.
Ask participants to reflect on recent situations where they experienced negative self-talk.
Encourage sharing examples in pairs or small groups.

Step 3

Discussion: Impact of Negative Self-Talk

10 mins

Facilitate a group discussion using the provided questions.
Explore how negative self-talk affects emotions and behavior.
Discuss common triggers and patterns identified by participants.

Step 4

Strategies for Positive Thinking

10 mins

Distribute the "Strategies for Positive Thinking" worksheet.
Introduce techniques such as reframing, affirmations, and mindfulness.
Guide participants in practicing these strategies with examples.

Step 5

Mindfulness Activity

5 mins

Lead a short mindfulness session focused on self-compassion and positive thinking.
Encourage participants to focus on their breath and gently guide them to replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

Step 6

Practice and Sharing

5 mins

Allow participants to practice the strategies in pairs.
Encourage sharing of experiences and insights gained during the practice.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

Summarize key points of the lesson.
Encourage participants to continue practicing positive self-talk strategies.
Provide resources for further learning and support.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a discussion on the impact of negative self-talk and strategies to overcome it.

How does negative self-talk affect your daily life?

Encourage participants to share personal experiences and reflect on emotional and behavioral impacts.

What are some common triggers for negative self-talk?

Discuss patterns and situations that often lead to negative self-talk.

How can we reframe negative thoughts into positive ones?

Explore different strategies and techniques for transforming self-talk.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Identifying Negative Self-Talk

This worksheet helps participants identify patterns of negative self-talk in their lives.

List three recent situations where you experienced negative self-talk.

Think about moments of stress or self-doubt.

What were the specific negative thoughts you had in these situations?

Focus on the language and tone of your self-talk.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Strategies for Positive Thinking

This worksheet provides strategies to transform negative self-talk into positive thinking.

Choose one negative thought and reframe it into a positive statement.

Consider how you would speak to a friend in the same situation.

Write an affirmation that you can use to counteract negative self-talk.

Make it personal and relevant to your experiences.