Let s use what we know about emotional resilience from neuroscience and bring that knowledge into our classrooms and living rooms.
Calm down room.
Consider the idea of repurposing calm down rooms or time out rooms as relationship rooms.
Remaining calm becomes difficult when people are flooded with emotions or stimuli.
Engaging in some physical activity releases serotonin to help you calm down and feel better.
If a student is feeling stressed and overwhelmed these noise canceling headphones can provide a quiet sanctuary in the middle of a busy classroom.
Last summer i saw dr.
They can be a useful tool for people of all ages who deal with strong emotions especially people with conditions like adhd.
Jean speak at a local college and she suggested renaming the calm down spot to a fun name or the name of a place when you would actually want to go.
Expanding balls make a great addition to your mindfulness bin or chill out corner.
Dehorty recommends getting the emotional energy out with exercise.
Go for a walk or run.
So last school year i renamed this area of my room and hawaii was born.
Sometimes it s about not doing.
Sometimes calming down isn t about doing something to calm down.
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