💬 Psychoeducation *coming soon
- 1. 1.1 – What Is Psychoeducation and Why Does It Matter 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 – How Psychoeducation Supports Mental Health Recovery 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 – The Difference Between Psychoeducation and Therapy 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 – Using Knowledge to Feel More in Control 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 – Learning to Recognize Your Own Patterns 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 – Becoming an Expert in Your Own Wellness 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 – How Psychoeducation Builds Confidence 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 – Identifying Life Areas Where Learning Can Help 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 – The Role of Self-Awareness in Daily Choices 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 – Education as a Preventive Mental Health Tool 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 – Reframing Challenges Through Psychoeducation 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 – Making Informed Decisions About Your Health 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 – Gaining Motivation Through Understanding 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 – The Power of Daily Learning Habits 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 – Building Your Psychoeducation Routine 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 – Understanding Common Mental Health Conditions 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 – Learning the Signs of Depression and Anxiety 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 – What Is Trauma and How Does It Affect You? 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 – Recognizing ADHD, Bipolar, and Other Conditions 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 – What It Means to Have a Diagnosis 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 – How the Brain and Body Are Connected 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 – The Role of Medication and Holistic Approaches 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 – How to Explain Mental Health to Others 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 – Common Myths and Facts About Mental Illness 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 – Understanding Triggers and Warning Signs 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 – Relating Symptoms to Daily Experiences 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 – Managing Stigma and Self-Blame 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 – Accepting Your Mental Health Journey 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 – Finding Support That Matches Your Needs 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 – Creating a Wellness Plan Based on What You Learn 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 – The CBT Triangle: Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 – Recognizing Automatic Negative Thoughts 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 – How Emotions Affect Your Actions 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 – Challenging Unhelpful Thought Patterns 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 – Identifying Common Thinking Traps 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 – Using Thought Journals for Clarity 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 – Linking Mood Shifts to Life Events 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 – Practicing Neutral Thinking 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 – Developing a More Balanced Inner Voice 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 – Building Self-Awareness of Emotional Triggers 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 – Understanding Behavioral Responses to Stress 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 – Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 – Managing Impulses Through Reflection 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 – Creating New Patterns Through Repetition 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 – Applying These Skills in Real-Life Situations 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 – Exploring Mental Health Apps for Daily Use 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 – Setting Digital Reminders to Support Wellness 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 – Using Mood Tracking to Understand Yourself 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 – Safe Online Spaces for Mental Health Support 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 – Understanding Digital Boundaries and Burnout 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 – Using Telehealth for Consistent Check-Ins 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 – Creating a Routine With Audio or Video Lessons 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 – Accessing Self-Guided Programs Online 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 – Evaluating the Credibility of Mental Health Info 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 – Protecting Your Privacy While Using Tech 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 – Using Technology to Monitor Progress 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 – Integrating Tools Into Your Daily Life 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 – Teaching Others About Helpful Tech 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 – Replacing Negative Tech Habits With Positive Ones 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 – Building Your Mental Health Digital Toolkit 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 – Defining Stress, Anxiety, and Depression 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 – Learning the Signs of Overwhelm 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 – Breathing Techniques That Calm the Mind 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 – Grounding Yourself in the Present 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 – Creating a Coping Skills Toolbox 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 – Replacing Avoidance With Action 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 – How Movement Helps Regulate Emotions 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 – Using Music, Art, or Writing for Relief 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 – Learning to Talk Back to Anxiety 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 – Developing a Morning and Evening Routine 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 – When to Ask for Help and Who to Ask 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 – Practicing Self-Compassion Daily 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 – Tracking Your Mood and Triggers 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 – Identifying Progress in Small Wins 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 – Creating Your Crisis Coping Plan 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 – What Counts as Substance Use or Misuse 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 – Understanding the Brain’s Response to Substances 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 – Why Some People Use to Cope With Emotions 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 – Identifying Personal and Family Risk Factors 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 – How Substance Use Affects Relationships 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 – Learning to Recognize Triggers for Use 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 – Understanding the Cycle of Use and Recovery 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 – Exploring the Role of Peer Pressure 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 – Identifying Alternative Ways to Cope 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 – The Impact of Substance Use on Mental Health 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 – How to Support Someone in Recovery 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 – Separating Shame From Responsibility 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 – Creating a Wellness Plan Without Substances 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 – Building a Healthy Support System 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 – Choosing Environments That Help You Heal 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 – What Is Emotional Regulation? 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 – Naming and Validating Your Emotions 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 – Learning to Sit With Discomfort 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 – Using Timeouts as a Reset, Not Avoidance 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 – Creating a Feelings Map or Emotion Chart 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 – Responding to Triggers With Intention 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 – Identifying the First Signs of Dysregulation 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 – How to Return to Your Baseline After Stress 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 – Teaching Others How to Support You 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 – Developing a Daily Coping Practice 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 – Building Inner Strength Through Consistency 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 – Staying Regulated During Unexpected Situations 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 – The Role of Sleep and Nutrition in Emotions 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 – Practicing Gratitude as a Mental Reset 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 – Writing Your Resilience Story 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 – Defining the Role of Family and Caregivers 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 – Teaching Loved Ones About Mental Health 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 – Setting Expectations Together 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 – Identifying When Help Becomes Overhelping 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 – Building Two-Way Communication Skills 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 – Teaching Boundaries Without Blame 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 – Managing Conflict in Supportive Relationships 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 – Understanding Burnout in Caregivers 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 – Practicing Gratitude and Acknowledgment 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 – Creating Shared Wellness Goals 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 – Navigating Relapses or Setbacks as a Team 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 – Using Family Meetings for Check-Ins 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 – When to Involve Professionals or Outside Help 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 – Modeling Mental Health Skills at Home 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 – Celebrating Milestones Together 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 – Using Skills During Work or School Stress 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 – Communicating Mental Health Needs to Others 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 – Applying Emotion Regulation in Public Spaces 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 – Managing Triggers While Grocery Shopping or Driving 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 – Building Micro-Habits for Daily Resilience 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 – Practicing Skills When You're Tired or Busy 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 – Adapting Techniques for Family Situations 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 – Preparing for Tricky Social Situations 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 – Rehearsing Skills Before a Challenging Day 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 – Turning Relapses Into Learning 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 – Keeping Tools Handy in Your Environment 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 – Teaching Others What Works for You 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 – Problem-Solving Unexpected Roadblocks 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 – Adjusting Strategies as Your Needs Evolve 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 – Creating a Checklist for Skill Application 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 – Gathering Your Most Effective Tools 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 – Reflecting on What You’ve Learned 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 – Making Your Toolkit Visual or Portable 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 – Choosing Tools for Different Moods 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 – Customizing Your Tools for Home and Community 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 – Practicing With Your Toolkit Daily 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 – Teaching Your Toolkit to Others 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 – Knowing When to Add or Remove Tools 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 – Making Your Toolkit a Routine 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 – Identifying Backup Plans for Hard Days 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 – Using Your Toolkit to Set Goals 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 – Celebrating Personal Growth 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 – Reviewing and Updating Every 90 Days 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 – Keeping Track of What Works and Why 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 – Living With Confidence Through Preparedness 00:00:00
Lesson Overview
7.4 – Using Timeouts as a Reset, Not Avoidance: Taking a timeout is not a sign of weakness—it’s a strategy for emotional regulation. Psychoeducation emphasizes that stepping back from a heated situation gives your nervous system time to reset. The goal is not escape but recalibration. A timeout allows you to breathe, process, and return with clearer perspective. Using them wisely prevents impulsive words or actions that might cause regret. The difference between avoidance and a reset lies in intention—one avoids responsibility, the other protects self-control. Establishing personal timeout cues, like stepping outside or practicing breathing exercises, builds emotional discipline. Over time, this method enhances communication and trust because it shows self-awareness. Timeouts model maturity, proving that control isn’t silence—it’s strategy. Resetting the mind before re-engaging fosters stability and promotes stronger relationships built on patience and self-respect.
About this course
Educational modules that provide mental health knowledge, coping strategies, and practical tools for personal growth and recovery support.
This course includes:
- Structured psychoeducation lesson plans and materials
- Practical exercises for applying coping and wellness strategies
- Resource guides for ongoing mental health and recovery support