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

19.35 – Using Clay, Wood, or Found Objects to Cope: Working with materials like clay, wood, or found objects connects you physically to the act of transformation. The texture, resistance, and scent of each element awaken senses that help ground emotion. Sculpting, carving, or assembling turns intangible feelings into tactile forms. When you shape raw material, you see resilience mirrored—how something rough can become meaningful through care. The act demands patience and focus, forcing your attention to the present moment. As you manipulate the material, frustration becomes movement and emotion becomes texture. Over time, the object you create represents progress, a tangible artifact of healing. It shows that rebuilding doesn’t always start with ideas—it starts with hands. This process reminds you that transformation can happen quietly, through persistence and touch. By reshaping what’s broken or discarded, you prove that nothing, not even pain, is beyond recreation.

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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