Confidence: Mindaid Keys

Published Australia, 2012
These coping keys are a psychological self-help tool that provide adults and teenagers with pre-written statements. The statements act as a self-talk tool to be conveniently accessed when anxious thoughts occur. They help the person overcome anxiety and nerves, to gain perspective on social situations, to increase confidence in speaking and to reduce avoidant behaviours. The keys can be attached to a key ring or kept in your bag or on your desk.

EXAMPLES
If I am feeling uneasy, this is a cue to slow down and take three deep breaths
Pauses or silences are okay, they allow people to gather their thoughts
I may find this difficult now but it will become easier over time and with practice
If I give it a go, I'll most likely find that things are not as bad as I imagined

20 keys