Before Questions
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The “last straw" is something that makes you feel like you are losing control, have reached your limit, and can't take anymore. What is a time when you felt like you had reached your last straw?
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Have you ever felt like you were under pressure to “do it all?”
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How do you keep your to-do list from getting too big? What do you do first? Second? Third?
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Do you think it is okay to give up when things are difficult?
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Have your feelings ever gotten the best of you because you couldn’t get everything done?
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Have you ever had to do something that didn’t sound fun? How did you react?
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What does it mean to doubt yourself?
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What does it mean to understand your emotions?
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What helps you re-charge and find balance when life is challenging?
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Who helps you find balance when life is challenging?
After Questions
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How does Oskar try to cope with his backpack? What works? What doesn’t work?
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How does Oskar react when he is frustrated?
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What does No More Choices Bear want Oskar to do? What does Coping Cat encourage him to do instead?
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How does Oskar treat his friends when he is overwhelmed?
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Who helps Oskar when he’s having trouble?
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When does Oskar change his attitude?
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When does the size of Oskar’s backpack change?
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Have you ever been in a situation like Oskar and felt like you had too much to do? How did you manage to get everything done?
