Solutions for Stress

(10/3) Gifted learners in Mrs. Vineyard's class enjoyed having play therapist Victoria Kilpatrick come and speak to their class today. Mrs. Victoria talked with students about emotional regulation and gave them tips to appropriately cope with stress and anxiety in their lives. Students enjoyed listening, learning, and participating in various activities. Students practiced deep breathing by blowing bubbles. They also practiced self-control by playing a game of "not popping the bubbles." Mrs. Victoria also shared with them the idea of journaling in order to express their feelings and to get those emotions out on paper. It was a great way for students to discuss and identify sources and possible solutions of stress and anxiety in their lives.