for real life
No buzzword self care here! Find simple practices and real-world strategies for truly caring for yourself–body, mind, and soul.
Nurturing the upstairs brain
Printable list of ways to build healthy brain connections with tips for use.
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Power up to calm down Printable
This one-page resource will guide you through a breathing exercise to find your powerful calming breath
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What is (really) in my control?
Help your brain and body shift out of patterns of chronic stress
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What to do when life is hard
Simple but profound exercise when you are feeling overwhelmed in life. (3-5 minutes)
Imagine with hope
Worry is our brain's way of trying to stay safe...but it leaves us fearful. Learn how you can imagine with hope instead.
Press Pause
Get a personal example of how pressing pause for a few moments can help with everyday stressors
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Press Pause Printable
This one-page resource will guide you through a simple reflective practice with tips for making it a habit
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Name it to tame it
Reduce the intensity of uncomfortable feelings with these 3 steps.
Back to School Teacher Stress: What's Inside Your Backpack?
A gentle activity for teachers and other adults carrying lots of stress (8 minutes)
Finding our way forward in the aftermath of violence
A compassionate guide to completing the stress cycle and finding healthy next steps.
How do I hug my brain?
1-minute practice to reset during stressful times.
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Trusted resources for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.
Beautifully-illustrated series that provides language and tools for dealing with tough times and heavy emotions.
Trusted resources for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.
Beautifully-illustrated series that provides language and tools for dealing with tough times and heavy emotions.