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

20.27 – How to Create a Backup Plan for Hard Days: Creating a backup plan for hard days means preparing for emotional turbulence before it arrives. You know what throws you off—fatigue, arguments, bad news, or isolation—so plan your safety net now, not later. List go-to actions: text a friend, step outside, revisit grounding tools, or rewatch something comforting. The plan should include realistic alternatives when usual strategies fail, like choosing a five-minute reset instead of forcing productivity. Think of it like carrying an umbrella before rain—preparedness reduces panic. Hard days feel smaller when structure already exists to catch you. Keep your plan visible and simple so it feels reachable when your brain is tired. A good backup plan doesn’t promise perfect days; it ensures survival with grace and order. You’ll rebuild faster because care was pre-decided before crisis emotions tried to take control.

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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