Pokemon Wellness Club: Zen Then Battle for 9-11 Year Olds
In this ongoing club, learners will practice breathing techniques that they can use at any time to help manage difficult emotions and find focus while working on their skills in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch.
Coach LeRoy "Flash" Gordon
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Save $10 on your first class through OCT 31: LEROY1ST10 During this interactive class, students will first define meditation and its benefits. Students will consider how varying in game conditions may affect their stress level and ability to focus. Next, they will learn a breathing technique that they can employ to help decrease their feelings of stress. Periodically throughout the session, they will pause their play to practice the technique of the day before resuming their in game adventure. Week 10/24: Box Breathing Week of 10/31: Alternating Nostril Breathing Week of 10/7: Deep Belly Breathing Week of 10/ 14: Snake Breathing
Learning Goals
Students will be able to ...
- Recognize when a breathing technique will be a helpful strategy for self regulation
- Apply a breathing technique to overcome stress
- Get over in-game hurdles with confidence
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to use a Nintendo Switch with a copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet. The Teal Mask and Blueberry Academy downloadable content is highly recommended for the best experience. They will also need a Nintendo Online Account to be able to participate in games.
No gamer tags or usernames are needed.
Supply List
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet or Violet Teal Mask and Blueberry Academy downloadable content highly recommended
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Illinois at Chicago
I am passionate about supporting humans in realizing their potential through a holistic approach to their overall health and growth, and I'm excited to work with kids on this utilizing my vast experiences over the past 15 years. I am a facilitator for men's groups, which function as a source of emotional support for men in their day to day but also serve as spaces to foster safe connection among men, practice productive emotional expression, and cultivate effective self-regulation habits. I am also a competitive Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) player as well as a diehard fan for over 25 years. I currently stream Pokémon Scarlet Violet on Twitch several days a week. I also host a podcast as a way to connect to older Pokémon fans to explore issues affecting men’s overall well-being and ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships. I have coached people of all ages in group fitness and team sports settings. My experience in Pokémon as a subject matter, Pokémon content creation, and up-to-date knowledge of competitive Pokémon make me a great facilitator of players looking to improve their skills in the game whether they are casual players or have dreams of competing.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
2-6 learners per class
