Personal Development: Living Life In Terre Haute From Thinking Negative to Thinking Positive : Brucebuckner, Inc : 9780578202495 : 0578202492 : 06 Jul 2018 : Helping juvenile offenders think positively can be a transformative process that encourages personal growth, accountability, and a healthier mindset. Here are some strategies and activities that can assist them in fostering positive thinking: 1. Cognitive Behavioral Techniques - Identify Negative Thoughts: Encourage them to recognize when they are having negative thoughts. Keeping a journal can help track these thoughts. - Challenge Negative Thoughts: Teach them to question the validity of these thoughts and to reframe them into more positive or realistic ones. - Practice Gratitude: Encourage them to write down things they are grateful for each day to shift focus from negativity to positivity. 2. Goal Setting - Set Achievable Goals: Help them set short-term and long-term goals. This gives them something positive