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

30.37 – Distracting Yourself Without Shutting Down: Distraction works best when it engages the mind instead of numbing it. Choose activities that move energy through you — walking, drawing, puzzles, journaling — rather than ones that make you disappear. The goal is to shift attention, not erase feeling. If you scroll endlessly or sleep for days, your emotions only hide, waiting to resurface stronger. Balanced distraction gives your body rest while keeping your spirit awake. Make a list of quick options for different moods — creative for anger, soothing for fear, active for sadness. Rotate them before exhaustion sets in. Distraction isn’t avoidance when it keeps you functioning safely. It’s a bridge that carries you from crisis to calm until clarity returns again.

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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