Wade is experiencing an intrusive thought pattern. This kind of thinking can stop him from learning new things and trying his best even when things are hard.
Glisser: 2
Wade, it looks like you are having a tough time getting started. Are those intrusive thoughts getting to you again?
I really don't like to do things that are not easy for me. I should know how to do this math work already, why do I keep making mistakes??
Wade is having thoughts of perfectionism. He needs to reframe these thoughts in order to clear his mind and get to work!
Glisser: 3
Hmm.. I think my teacher is right, I am having thoughts of perfectionism and being perfect isn't realistic for anyone!
Okay! Let me reframe my thoughts and try this again! This math is hard for a lot of kids, including me. I will try my best and learn from my mistakes!
Wade decides to use a "re-framing" strategies and think about his math work in a different way. These thoughts make it easier to try things that are hard and not let intrusive thoughts control his behaviors!