Learning Goal: Identify strategies to used when situations don't go our way.
Activity #1: Discussion
- In small groups, discuss situations in which an experience turned initially negative feelings into positive feelings, and situations in which someone was able to help you turn negative feelings into positive ones.
- Discuss these as a class (if comfortable and appropriate)
- Read and discuss the Choosing a Positive Attitude handout
Activity #2: Role Playing
Use the following scenarios to role-play turning a negative experience into a positive experience.
Afterwards, discuss with the class the different strategies you used in your role play to turn the negatives into positives.
- You made plans to go to a movie with a friend. At the last minute, your friend tells you he or she has invited your younger sibling (or another person not of your choice), along.
- You were planning on playing xbox with your friend. When your friend gets there, you discover that your friend did not bring his or her controller and now you can only play single player.
- Your parents planned a special supper celebration after your event at the music festival. Your performance did not go well but the supper is on anyway.
Afterwards, discuss with the class the different strategies you used in your role play to turn the negatives into positives.