Welcome to your
narrative reset toolkit
You now have the tools to put the
Nothing is Wrong with You Playbook into action.
Don’t try to use everything at once - start with one tool and use it consistently.
Start here:
If you’re unsure where to begin, start with the Diagnose the Story worksheets.
It will help you see the story your child is currently living in - and where to shift it.
DIAGNOSE THE STORY
The first step of moving your kid from "I'm broken" to "I'm becoming" is to understand the story they are currently living in.
The worksheets below will help you do just that on an easy, step-by-step path.
the words your kid is using
Worksheet 1 | Reflect on what your child says about themself.
Directed questions help you think through the way your kid is talking about themself. This is the first step to diagnosing the story.
what is under the words
Worksheet 2 | Dig in.
This worksheet will guide you in digging into the words you discovered your child uses and helps you reframe it to be a story you want to tell instead.
labels & language audit
Worksheet 3 | Identify
This worksheet helps you identify what labels are attached to your child right now and prompts reflection on this language as part of diagnosing the story.
experience | when they shine
Worksheet 4 | Describe your kid at their best.
Pause to focus in on where and when your kid shines. It's helpful to know as you diagnose the story.
fit check
Worksheet 5 | Determine if setting is a problem.
Dive into the places your child spends time and what those settings are like. Find out if they contribute to the right story or if a change of scenery might make a big difference.
turn struggle to skills
Worksheet 6 | Transform your take.
This worksheet will help you think through behaviors your kid has and reframe them as desirable skills in the making.
identity & legacy
Worksheet 7 | Start your family narrative
Kickoff your family story by using this simple worksheet to identify values, legacy, and write phrases you can use to help build your kid's identity.
BUILD NARRATIVE
Now that you have determined the story you currently have, it's time to move into building a better story.
The scripts below will help you take common situations and use them to be an identity architect.
I can't.
Script 1 | A story where they can.
Build a narrative that tells your kid they are strong and they can. And prove it! This script flips the story on it's head and builds resilience through legacy and belief.
mistakes become opportunities
Script 2 | The benefit of hindsight.
When your kid feels like giving up, help them see they are not broken, they are becoming. This script gives you the tools to show them how to move forward, even when things aren't perfect.
I'm just the angry one.
Script 3 | Harness and use
Even something like anger can be reframed through the right story and used to the future benefit of your child. This script helps you shift the story and direct them to be the person they are called to be.
I'm worried.
Script 4 | Meaning trumps worry.
Most people struggle with anxiety at some point. This script helps your kid see that it's not permanent and that their purpose will always win over worry.
heaviness is lightened by service
Script 5 | Not cheer. Looking outward.
Life can feel heavy. This script will help your kid identify passions and actions that they can take to serve others. Getting lost in work that helps is a great way to lighten the load.
6 POWERFUL NARRATIVES EVERY KID NEEDS
Now that you have determined the story you currently have, it's time to move into building a better story.
The scripts below will help you take common situations and use them to be an identity architect.
