Positive Self-Talk for Trauma

Positive self-talk can be a powerful tool for trauma survivors to cope and recover by helping them focus on their good qualities and abilities. By practicing positive self-talk, kids can make changes that will benefit their lives.

Use this worksheet as a supplement to your CBT lessons or social skills group therapy. It shows different speech bubbles with positive and negative self-talk messages. Instruct the child to color all the positive messages they can find and write 3 more messages that make them feel good.

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