✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.2 – Staying Calm When Something Goes Wrong: Staying calm when things fall apart is the foundation of smart problem solving. The moment you feel panic rise, your brain floods with stress signals that make it hard to think clearly. Taking a slow breath, grounding yourself, and observing what’s really happening gives you back control. When a situation feels urgent—like a spill, a power outage, or an argument—focus on safety first, then clarity. Calm doesn’t mean ignoring emotion; it means allowing your body to settle so your mind can think. People who practice calm responses prevent accidents, save relationships, and waste less energy. A calm presence invites others to follow your lead rather than add chaos. You can even create a short mantra like “Pause – Plan – Proceed” to guide your reactions. The more you repeat calm behavior, the faster it becomes instinct, helping every future household challenge feel less like an emergency and more like a solvable moment.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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