Impulse control techniques and decision-making frameworks to manage immediate reactions. Equips students with pause strategies, consequence evaluation, and reflective exercises for social-emotional growth.
A graduate-level exploration of the biological underpinnings of stress. Students move from theoretical understanding of the autonomic nervous system and Polyvagal Theory to practical application of somatic regulation and interoceptive awareness, culminating in a personalized physiological safety plan.
A technical and mastery-based sequence for undergraduate students to develop actionable emotional regulation and grounding strategies. Students move from physiological understanding to real-time application in high-pressure simulations.
A sequence for Pre-K students focused on building emotional resilience through predictable, positive daily routines. Students explore greetings, reframing chores, managing transitions, finding peace in quiet time, and practicing daily gratitude.
A project-based sequence for Kindergarteners to build emotional resilience by designing and practicing daily routines that prioritize fun, rest, and connection. Students learn to sequence their day, brainstorm rewarding activities, and commit to 'Positive Pauses' for emotional well-being.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on teaching emotional regulation through positive actions. Students learn to use activities like physical movement, deep breathing, and creative expression to 'switch the channel' from negative to positive emotions, building a toolkit of coping strategies.
A project-based sequence for 1st graders focused on emotional regulation through the creation of a 'Sunshine Kit'. Students explore sensory, physical, and social activities to build a personalized toolkit of positive experiences for use during challenging moments.
This sequence introduces first-grade students to the fundamental connection between their actions and their emotions, serving as a foundational introduction to behavioral activation. Students explore how specific activities can shift their mood and create a personalized action plan for emotional regulation.
An applied sequence for undergraduate students to master self-regulation and de-escalation techniques in high-pressure academic and interpersonal contexts. Students move from identifying personal physiological triggers to practicing real-time regulation during active conflict and performance.
This sequence equips undergraduate students with evidence-based sensory grounding techniques to manage acute emotional distress. Through theory, experimentation, and design, students develop a personalized toolkit for cognitive reorientation and physiological stabilization.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence on somatic regulation and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) for undergraduate students. It covers anatomical breath mechanics, systematic muscle group isolation, and rapid relaxation protocols for real-world stress management.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate students exploring the neurobiology of stress, the autonomic nervous system, and physiological self-regulation techniques. Students move from theoretical understanding of brain structures to practical mastery of interoception and vagal tone modulation.
A sequence for 2nd graders to learn how behavioral activation—choosing positive actions—can help regulate emotions like sadness and anxiety. Students learn to recognize physical emotional cues and develop a personal 'Bounce-Back Plan' to shift their mood.
A culminating simulation where students face timed cognitive challenges while practicing their chosen regulation techniques. This bridges the gap between knowing a technique and using it under pressure.
Learners identify personal sensory preferences that induce calm. They design and assemble a portable or digital 'kit' of resources to use during high-stress periods.
Students learn the sequence of tensing and releasing muscle groups to identify and release held physical tension. The lesson emphasizes the connection between physical relaxation and mental clarity.
A technical workshop on breathwork, focusing on Box Breathing and 4-7-8 breathing to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Students use biofeedback tools to measure the efficacy of different ratios.
Students practice the 5-4-3-2-1 technique and other sensory-based orientation strategies to reconnect with the present moment. The lesson explains the science of how sensory input overrides ruminative thought loops.
Students synthesize their knowledge to create a personalized physiological safety plan for high-stress periods. They identify triggers, early warning signs, and pre-planned somatic interventions.
Students evaluate somatic bottom-up processing techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and thermal regulation. They learn to choose the right physical strategy for their specific physiological profile.
Learners practice interoception—the sense of the internal state of the body. They test their accuracy in detecting heart rate and tension, connecting poor awareness with high anxiety.
Dives into Polyvagal Theory to distinguish between fight/flight mobilization and dorsal vagal shutdown. Students analyze behaviors like procrastination and isolation as biological responses.
Students condense the full PMR session into 60-second and 10-second versions. They simulate high-stress environments to practice deploying these rapid techniques effectively.
Students integrate their knowledge to create a personal 'bio-map' of their stress escalation cycle. They present how specific physiological interventions can interrupt this cycle at various stages.
The focus shifts to the legs and feet to establish a physical sense of stability. Students learn to use the floor for resistance and grounding during seated lectures or exams.
A performance tracking log for students to evaluate their use of regulation techniques during the final simulation under timed cognitive pressure.
Introductory slides for the Simulated Stress Response lesson, facilitating the final classroom simulation where students apply techniques under cognitive pressure.
A project guide and planning document for students to design their personalized physical or digital sensory soothing kits.
Introductory slides for the Sensory Soothing Kit project, covering the psychology of decision fatigue, sensory inputs, and physical vs. digital implementation formats.
A visual checklist and hotspot mapping tool for students to track their physical response to Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
Technical slides for the Progressive Muscle Relaxation lesson, teaching the tension-relaxation contrast and the full-body PMR protocol.
A technical biofeedback log for students to record heart rate data and subjective stress levels before and after practicing various breathing protocols.
Technical slides for the Controlled Breathing lesson, explaining vagal tone, the autonomic nervous system, and step-by-step protocols for Box and 4-7-8 breathing.
A structured lab report for undergraduate students to track and compare the efficacy of different sensory grounding techniques during a classroom simulation.
Introductory slides for the Sensory Grounding lesson, covering the science of ruminative loops, the ice cube challenge, and the 5-4-3-2-1 technique.
A peer review checklist and facilitation guide for students to audit each other's physiological safety plans, focusing on actionability and bottom-up efficacy.
The culminating project template for the sequence: a personalized physiological safety plan that synthesizes triggers, cues, somatic interventions, and anchors.
