my student is...

down

help me!

to help manage their down feelings, ask students to...

GRATITUDE

name 3-5 things they am grateful for (good in
my life, thankful for
& their blessings)

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT ME

name 20 things that
they love about themselves (characteristics or personality traits)

FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES

write a list of activities that they are good at, interested in and enjoy doing (& do them!)

MOOD BOARD

create a visual mood board of images that make them happy, think of good times and hope for the future

POSITIVE EMOTIONS

for every 1 negative emotion, think of 5 positive emotions that make them happy and feel joy

SMILEY THINGS

list things that make them smile from surroundings, people, past memories & future hopes and dreams

GLAD, SAD & BIN

each day, think about
what they are glad about,
sad about & what they want
to put in the bin

DAILY FRUITS

reflect on their daily fruits — orange (best thing), lemon (worst thing) & banana (coming up)

SAFETY PLAN

write a safety plan — their warning signs, reasons to live, safe space, activities & people to talk to

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MaxiMinds is not an emergency mental health service. If you or someone you know are in urgent need of help, please present to the emergency department at your nearest hospital or contact the following mental health crisis teams.

Emergency 000 | Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 | Lifeline 13 14 11