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

3.34 – Self-Soothing Techniques Before Presenting: Presentations can turn calm students into bundles of nerves. Fear of judgment makes hearts race and voices shake. Self-soothing techniques teach your body safety before you speak. Start with deep, slow breathing—inhale confidence, exhale fear. Grounding exercises like touching the podium or focusing on feet reset nerves. Practice positive visualization of the audience responding kindly. Rehearse multiple times in private to build muscle memory. Power poses or gentle stretching before entering boosts presence. Prepare note cards with bullet points, not full sentences, for flexibility. Accept small stumbles as human moments, not disasters. Smile intentionally; it signals safety to your brain. Hydrate and pace your breathing to avoid rushing words. Focus on message, not perfection. Each presentation mastered reduces future anxiety. Calmness grows from practice, not luck. Speaking confidently starts with calming your body first. Confidence is built by consistency in preparation and mindset 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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