Self Built Teens Lesson X: eXchange Unhealthy Thoughts
Empower Teens to Notice their Thought Patterns with Lesson X: eXchange Unhealthy Thoughts.
Xavier teaches you to exchange your unhealthy thoughts for phrases that will move you towards your dreams.
Help teens recognize that they have control over their thoughts with this actionable lesson from the Self-Built Teens Workbook. Whether it's conquering anxiety, fostering mindfulness, or building emotional resilience, Lesson X sets the stage for meaningful growth.
What Teens Will Learn in Lesson X
- Positive Self-Talk Statement: “I exchange unhealthy thoughts.”
- Objective: Recognize the importance of noticing unhealthy thought patterns and exchanging them for phrases that move you towards your dreams.
Powerful Resources
Self-Built Teens can empower teens to navigate their emotions and thrive! Here are your exclusive tools for Lesson X:
5-Minute Chair Stretch Videos to calm the mind and release tension.
Printable Classroom Signs for daily inspiration in any setting.
5-Minute Parent Chair Stretch Videos from parent involvement.
20-Minute Home Yoga Videos for mindfulness and relaxation tailored to each lesson.
Chair Stretch Video
Parent Chair Stretch Video
20-Minute Home Yoga Video
Journaling Song
Printable Sign
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How to Use Lesson X
Step 1: Start with Breathing and Stretching
Kick off the lesson by calming the mind and releasing tension.
Options include:
Guided chair stretches from the workbook.
A 5-Minute Chair Stretch Video to bring focus and relaxation provided above
Step 2: Read and Reflect
Gather as a group to read the short, relatable story from Lesson X, in the workbook reinforcing the theme with the positive self-talk statement: “I eXchange unhealthy thoughts.”
Step 3: Open the Conversation
Facilitate turn-and-talk discussions using the included workbook prompts, or encourage teens to reflect privately through journaling. -
Foster an environment of trust, understanding, and connection.
Bonus Extensions:
Try the engaging activities in the lesson’s activity section for deeper exploration.
Share the 20-Minute Home Yoga Video for additional mindfulness and relaxation provided above. Connect parents to your lesson by sharing the 5-Minute Parent Chair Stretch Video.
Print and display the Classroom Sign for ongoing inspiration provided above.
Why Educators, Counselors, and Parents Love It
Practical and Versatile
Self-Built Teens is easy to implement in any setting—classrooms, counseling sessions, or even at home.
Engaging and Impactful:
Teens connect with relatable stories and benefit from structured opportunities for self-expression and personal growth.
78+ Free Movement Videos:
Access an expansive library of breathing and stretching strategies to integrate mindfulness into everyday routines.
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