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

16.37 – How to Recover After Losing Control: Losing control emotionally can feel shameful, but recovery is about reflection, not punishment. Everyone slips when stress builds beyond capacity. What matters most is what you do afterward. Start by calming your body first—deep breaths, water, or rest before analyzing what happened. Once grounded, reflect on what triggered the outburst and what your emotions were trying to communicate. Apologize if needed, but don’t attack yourself. Self-forgiveness is essential for genuine recovery. Identify what early warning signs you missed and what strategies might prevent future spirals. Growth doesn’t mean never losing control again—it means recovering faster and with more understanding each time. When you use these moments as learning instead of proof of failure, emotional maturity deepens. You become less reactive and more intentional. Recovering after losing control teaches resilience, self-respect, and accountability—the cornerstones of long-term emotional regulation.

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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