https://padlet.com/twu3/a0q9knabpd68 1. Do you or your friends dwell on negative self-talk in any of the 4 styles above? How does it help you solve your problems? Do you think having an adult to help you examine your problems and reshape your thoughts instead is more effective in solving your problems? 2. Instead of remedying the situation in which an adolescent has already been troubled by negative thoughts, how can adults help teenagers cultivate a positive attitude (e.g. being eager to try new things, being willing to get over a letdown, etc.)? en-us 2018-11-05 15:26:30 UTC 2025-12-12 04:04:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/218275591/23aeef648f764aecdee720e1128296e6/books_for_clip_art_9.jpg https://padlet.com/twu3/a0q9knabpd68/wish/405738149 Q2. In some aspects, the behavior of teenagers is not that different from that of kids, fostering attitude and thinking style is one of them. I believe that the best way for adults to help teenagers get rid of negative thoughts is to become the role models for them and show them how adults deal with their downfalls wisely. Adults should not be ashamed to share their encounters with negative emotions and failures, but they mustn't forget to also include how they overcome these obstacles in life. Everyone has experienced dark time in life, the reason why teenagers are most vulnerable to self-destructive thoughts is that they are at the key stage of forming self-image and their own vision of the world.  The fear of losing everything at once is too overwhelming that they tend to over-exaggerate the consequences of their failures, but when adults tell them, 'It's okay, I've been through that and the world didn't end just because I messed up.' They can have their faith reinstalled and even strengthened, which enable them to embrace the ups and downs in life with a more laid-back attitude.     ]]> 2019-11-02 14:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/twu3/a0q9knabpd68/wish/405738149 https://padlet.com/twu3/a0q9knabpd68/wish/405881605 Q2) I once watched an anime in which the protagonist had a nervous breakdown before a sports competition, and when his coach asked how to comfort him, the protagonist answered "You don't have to do anything, just believe in me more than I believe in myself! "

Although a parent-child relationship is rather different from a coach-student relationship, I do believe many adolescents, including myself hope that their parents will believe in them more than they believe in themselves. The teenage years are a time full of self-doubt, uncertainty, and stress, not only because teenagers are building their self image but also due to the fact that the choices teenagers make can have great impacts on their future lives. No matter how much they try to be positive, the nagging doubts in the back of their mind can still dampen their drive to keep going or even persuade them to give up. Also, teenagers have also not learned the art of not comparing themselves to others, which is a great source of their stress. While they will learn eventually, the endless comparison can make them fear that they will never be able to realize their dreams. Therefore if parents can reassure them that they are on the right path and will turn out just fine, and keep on believing in them and supporting them even when they feel depressed or doubtful of their abilities, I believe that it can boost their confidence and help them past difficult times. ]]> 2019-11-03 12:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/twu3/a0q9knabpd68/wish/405881605