Self-regulation is about allowing the fear to have a place at our table. Courageously, we feel what we feel and go forward anyway. When our students have these experiences of being socially successful, they learn to be brave with their lives.

Engaging our students in problem-solving empowers them to be a "solutions person" in future situations. Here's the story of a great experience I had with a student.

When we played this game, we noticed a clear change of energy in the group. As each person shared what brought them joy and as they heard that joy repeated by another, their face seemed to brighten. Our shoulders lifted and our voices became lighter.

In this video, I share a couple of techniques I use with my students to help them regulate their emotions and tap into their inner wisdom. This is perfect to use when they feel overwhelmed or uncertain.