This weekly class introduces learners to coping skills and self regulation strategies. Learners create a toolkit of strategies to use when they are experiencing big emotions. This class is open to students with diverse learning needs, ADHD, and autism.  

Learners can join at any time. Class topics will be updated monthly. Classes are multimodal and incorporate discussion, games, videos, social stories, and activities. Weekly topics are listed below.

Nov./Dec: Anger Strategies
Week of December 1: What is Anger?/ Making Our Toolkit
Week of December 8: Levels of Anger/Feeling Meter & Strategies
Week of December 15: Anger In Our Body/ Movement & Grounding Tools
Week of December 22: Anger and Overwhelm/ Expressive Art Techniques
Week of December 29: Being Told No & That's Not Fair/Anger Iceberg


January : Dealing with Friends, Classmates, and Peer Concerns
Week of January 5: What's a Friend? Recipe for Friendship
Week of January 12: Dealing with Conflict/ Communication
Week of January 19:  What to do when Feeling Left Out
Week of January 26: Managing Bullying/Peer Pressure

February: Anxiety Strategies
Week of February 2: What's Anxiety?/Relaxation Strategies
Week of February 9: Common Fears/Grounding Techniques
Week of February 16: We Are Not Our Thoughts/ Worry Monster
Week of February 23: Creative Tools for Anxiety

March:  Big Intense Emotions
Week of March 2: Riding the Emotion Wave/ Physical Activity
Week of March 9:  Volcano Emotions/ Expressive Art
Week of March 16: Opposite Action/Distraction
Week of March 23: Sensory Strategies for Big Feelings
Week of March 30: Creating a Calm Down Kit

April: Learning, School Work, & More 
Week of April 6: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Week of April 13: There's Too Much Work/ It's Too Hard
Week of April 20: Strategies for Focus and Attention
Week of April 27: Managing Changes in Routine and Transitions

**As a disclaimer, this class is NOT a substitution for mental health treatment, counseling, or therapy. Please reach out to a medical or mental health professional if you are seeking these services for your child. This class does NOT provide medical or mental health treatment but instead has an informational and educational focus **