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Topics of the Month:
Being a Good Friend
Checking In
If you can't see your friend for awhile, be sure to send cards or e-mails regularly to let her know you're thinking of her.
Listening helps
Your friend may not want to talk about what's going on, and that's O.K. But if she does want to talk, be the best listener you can be.
Be patient
When you see your friend, she may seem different. Don't point it out to her or try to get her to act like her old self. Just be patient with her and accept he as she is.
Keep it Quiet
Your friend may tell you personal details about what happened. If you need to talk about them, tell a parent-not your other friends.
What to Say
Whether you're talking to your friend in person, on the phone, in an e-mail, or in a card, these words show that you care.
"I heard what happened, and I'm really sorry."
"I'm always here if you want to talk."
"I'm thinking of you, and I hope you're O.K."
"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
"You can get through this. You are strong and smart and have lots of
people who care about you."
***Just letting your friend know that you care is the most important thing you can do. The best part of friendship is knowing that when bad thing happen, we don't have to go through them alone.***
Positive Thinking
Positive thinking will help make you strong, confident, and worry-free. Here are three examples of how you can turn negative thoughts into positive ones.
1.
"I blew that speech! I don't ever want
to show my face in class again!"
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"I'm human, and humans make
mistakes."
2.
"I'm not popular enough to go to the
party."
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"I tried things before that I was afraid
of, and they turned out O.K."
3.
"I'm afraid of trying out for the squad.
I just know I won't make it."
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"Even though I feel unsure, I'm going
to take the challenge."
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