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

20.41 – How to Stay Grounded During Setbacks: Staying grounded during setbacks means keeping your sense of direction when everything around you feels uncertain. Life will always bring obstacles, but stability grows from how you respond, not how perfect things go. Grounding is the skill of returning to the present moment instead of drowning in “what ifs.” You can practice it through breathing exercises, noticing textures, naming objects, or repeating reassuring phrases. These methods pull your attention from panic to reality, where choices can be made. Setbacks don’t erase progress; they test it. You remind yourself that falling down is temporary because you’ve learned how to stand again. Grounding prevents your emotions from taking full control by giving your body a clear signal of safety. Each time you slow your mind and breathe through difficulty, you build a deeper trust in your ability to stay calm and recover faster.

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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