By Jane Balvanz, MSE, RPT
Professional School Counselor
I’m grateful for an attitude of faith, for friends must believe in each other.
I’m grateful for an attitude of hope, so I may stay positive when my friendships go through times of trouble.
I’m grateful for an attitude of humility, so I may admit when I’m wrong.
I’m grateful for an attitude of giving, so I may share my authentic self.
I’m grateful for an attitude of compassion, so I may understand and accept the paths taken by my friends.
I’m grateful for the attitude of courage, so that I may stand up for my friends when others don’t.
I’m grateful for an attitude of responsibility, so I may be accountable for my part in keeping a friendship healthy.
I’m grateful for the attitude of honesty, so I may tell the truth with a gentle tongue.
I’m grateful for the attitude of respect, so that I may keep healthy friendship boundaries.
I’m grateful for the attitude of self-discipline, so that I let my anger cool before I say words I can’t take back.
I’m grateful for an attitude of forgiveness, so I may release resentments that poison friendships.
I’m grateful for the attitude of self-respect, so I may honor myself enough to leave unhealthy friendships.
© 2012 A Way Through, LLC
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE?
You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Bullying strategists Jane Balvanz and Blair Wagner publish GAPRA’s bi-weekly articles. If you’re ready to guide children in grades K – 12 through painful friendships and emotional bullying:
For help with emotional bullying: www.GAPRAconnect.com
For the When Girls Hurt Girls® program: www.AWayThrough.com
