Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow
When a fallen tree blocks Soren’s carefully planned route, he believes the entire hike is ruined. With help from Su and Jasper, the campers learn how to separate the goal from the original plan, use both-and thinking, consider different perspectives, and choose another workable path.
Jasper and the Story His Brain Told Too Fast: Cognitive Reframing at Poplar Hollow
After one missed jump, Jasper’s brain decides that he ruins everything and everyone thinks he is terrible. Learn how the TAIL skill helps children slow down automatic thoughts, investigate the evidence, and find a more balanced way to understand difficult moments.