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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Feel Good Files- a Self-esteem intervention

    Children of varying ages including adolescents can benefit from creating a “Feel Good File.” The primary goal of creating this type of file is to encourage positive self-talk through the identification and verbalization of positive self-qualities. This activity provides a child with an opportunity to focus on their strengths while learning how to release negative self-thoughts and images by focusing on positive affirmations.  The feel good file can be used in the therapeutic setting as well as within the child’s home. The child can also learn how to use their file on their own and continue to add to the file over time. This video will demonstrate how to create and use a feel good file with a child in a therapeutic setting.        

by Shawna Hall

References:                   
http://www.lianalowenstein.com/e-booklet.pdf 
       
Clin Child Psychol Psychiatryvol. 13 no. 3 395-407

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