TALKING ABOUT FEELINGS Get to know your feelings: Name how you feel Think why you feel that way Put it together into words eg.. I feel nervous because I have a math test tomorrow Now pick someone to talk to Just by having a chat with someone, telling them how you feel and why,...
HEY KIDS, HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORRY FADE We all worry, but imagine you have a strategy ready to reduce most of your worries real fast. I also want you to know, not all worry is bad. Sometimes its important to worry a little so we can make an effort to...
BE A GOOD SPORTSMAN Play clean, handle victory and defeat with style and dignity. Sportsmanship is an attitude which can influence others around you. It takes maturity and courage. Have you ever paid attention to the amount of games that have been lost due to “unsportsmanlike behaviour”? Just look at the number of...
THE “CAR” IN YOU A wonderful resource that I use really helps individuals get to know themselves and what they need to do for themselves. This resource is from Deal and Honey (St Lukes Innovative Resources) and I’m so glad I came across it. I use it mostly with teens and young...
SELF COMPASSION AND MINDFULNESS FOR TEENS Sometimes its not easy having conversations with teens (especially when they don’t speak!). But we respectfully keep trying. Sometimes we need to have conversations about: Anxiety Depression School ADHD LGBTQI Anger Body image Mindful awareness Compassion At the Positive Thinking Clinic, I use mindfulness, compassion, self-compassion, and kindness to tackle, discuss, and deal with these challenging...
GROWING MINDFUL FOR ALL AGES In the Positive Thinking Clinic I ensure that no matter what age my client /participant is, I teach: awareness, how to be present in the moment, and cultivate kindness and curiosity. One thing that I realise, is that mindfulness is neither difficult, nor easy, but it sure is hard...
MINDFULNESS SKILLS FOR KIDS Its so easy to teach kids mindfulness skills. They love to play, so lets play and learn mindful skills. Kids from ages 4 and up really enjoy learning how to: Calm their mind and body Pay attention Become more self aware Feel happier and confident Connect with others ...
MELTING WORRY AND RELAXATION I find it extremely important to be able to relax and learn the skills to get rid of constant worry. What I do during these sessions are: Encourage thinking by using cognitive therapy techniques. The aim here is to directly change your thoughts to worry less. For example, Angel’s Advocate Have a...
DEEP SPEAK… WITH TEENAGERS & YOUNG ADULTS At the Positive Thinking Clinic I endeavour to give teenagers and young adults an opportunity for a voice. I use selected topics for one : one, or small group experiences. A common complaint is that adults do not listen to young persons. And by this, I...