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• Art therapy is a psychological tool: Art therapy has been proven to relax the mind and provide
a cathartic effect to anyone who suffers from negativity and negative thinking patterns.
• Name your feeling: Naming feelings and giving them definite shape and form makes them
easier to tackle. An unshaped and unnamed sensation can be unpleasant and overwhelming.
MY SPACE...
What do you do when you feel upset with a friend? Do you talk to them or do you withdraw?
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What are the things that cheer you up immediately when you are feeling anxious or stressed? Name
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A FEW TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
If you also find that you are overcome with negative thoughts like Diksha and it affects your
behaviour and performance in school, here are some suggestions to help you:
1. Remind yourself that thoughts are just thoughts. They are not facts. They can be changed.
2. Accept that negative thoughts are unavoidable. The key is to not make them so important that
they become beliefs and start dictating our actions.
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