🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

16.34 – What to Do When Numbness Is Your Default: Feeling numb isn’t the absence of emotion—it’s your body’s way of protecting you from emotional overload. When you’ve carried too much stress for too long, your system may shut down to keep you functional. The first step to healing numbness is noticing it without judgment. Start by reconnecting with small sensory experiences—temperature, texture, sound, or smell. Movement, journaling, and gentle self-talk help wake up emotional awareness gradually. Don’t force big feelings; focus on small sparks of presence, like gratitude or curiosity. As you allow safe moments of emotion back in, your system begins to thaw. Talking with a counselor or trusted person can also help you process safely. Emotional numbness isn’t weakness—it’s fatigue. Healing requires patience and kindness toward yourself. Over time, numbness fades as your body learns it’s safe to feel again. You rediscover color, warmth, and the quiet power of emotional reconnection.

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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