Teachers, School Counselors and Parents too! Why teach Positive Affirmations? Research tells us that using they not only helps us to feel good about ourselves and nurtures a positive self-concept, it also acts as protective factor and coping skill when life gets tough. Introduce as a coping skill to your class and/or as supplement your social/emotional, wellbeing curriculum. Great for school counselors to use in small groups and individual counseling sessions. Fun activity for parents with kids.