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Course overview
Lesson Overview

16.29 – The Power of Pausing Before You React: The pause between emotion and reaction is one of the most powerful tools in emotional regulation. In that small space, you decide whether to escalate or de-escalate, to hurt or to heal. Pausing isn’t weakness—it’s strategy. When something triggers you, stop for a few seconds before responding. Breathe, think, and observe your body’s signals. This short moment allows logic to rejoin emotion, creating balanced decision-making. The more you practice pausing, the less controlled you become by impulse. It turns emotional reactions into emotional choices. Over time, people will notice your calm and start trusting your steadiness. Pausing gives you ownership of your emotions instead of being owned by them. It transforms arguments into conversations and mistakes into lessons. In every emotional situation, that tiny pause becomes your superpower—the difference between reacting out of pain and responding out of wisdom.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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