Date: March 3, 2024
This recording talks about discussions on safe and social self-talk, exploring comfort and relaxation. Valerie and the members share affirmations and gratitude, focusing on self-love and abundance. They brainstorm positive phrases, expressing joy and confidence in group settings. The conversation shift to sushi, pickled ginger, and coffee filters, delving into vegan options and culinary preferences. She also leads discussions on animal associations, revealing personal traits and characteristics. They share their favorite animals and their symbolic meanings. Metaphors extend to personal reflections and connections, emphasizing the importance of reframing negative self-talk. It also touches on a staff’s reference to middle school students as “animals in the zoo.” Overall, it encapsulates diverse discussions around self-affirmation, gratitude, culinary preferences, and metaphors for self-reflection.
IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00:04
Empowering self-Talk: Nurturing safe and social mode
0:12:04
Positive affirmations for social connection
0:15:06
Savoring safe and social spaces
0:24:48
Animal affinities
0:32:22
Finding ourselves in the creatures we choose
0:41:32
Connecting with our Inner creatures
0:49:04
A nostalgic aquarium encounter
0:51:14
Positivity through animal analogies
0:53:03
The jungle of middle school & university halls
