During this weeks’ in-person session, we spent time learning about negative self-talk. We worked on how to come up with positive statements to fight off negative thoughts about pain.

Here are some homework activities to try this week. Please tell us what you used and how much by clicking the link or the picture below each activity.

1. How positive thinking and self-talk can help you feel better (Four examples of self-talk)

2. How positive thinking and self-talk can help you feel better (Reduce negative pain thoughts)

3. How positive thinking and self-talk can help you feel better (Self Talk: The Mind and Body Working Together)

4. How relaxing your muscles can help with pain (Active Muscle Relaxation podcast by The Comfort Ability)

5. How to release tension through muscle exercises (Guided exercises: Creating feelings of warmth and relaxation by The Comfort Ability)

6. Ways to feel calm using your breathing (Pufferfish Breaths | Breathing Exercises for Calm Kids Self-Regulation by Mindfulness for Kids)