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

2.43 – Replacing Harmful Habits With Safe Alternatives: Harmful habits survive because they temporarily soothe pain. Replacing them means creating safety that feels equally real. List what the habit gives—control, relief, focus—and find non-destructive substitutes. Squeezing ice, journaling, or exercise release emotion without damage. Keep alternatives nearby so choice becomes easy. Practice them before crisis hits; repetition builds habit memory. Reward yourself for every safe action taken. Talk about progress with a supporter for accountability. Expect discomfort—change rewires the brain slowly. Over time, safe habits bring longer comfort than harm ever did. Your new routines become proof of transformation. Choosing safety repeatedly creates identity rooted in strength, not suffering.

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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