In this free tutorial, learn some tips to help you adapt to unexpected changes that may occur in your life.

Lessons include: (1) Change: Reacting, Then Responding. Learn some tips for coping with change.

This video helps children maintain balance in their lives by finding their own physical balance. Following along with their instructor, children use leg and core strength to do multiple poses to achieve physical and mental balance. [3:49]

Join us to learn about different breathing and stretching techniques. Following along with their instructor, children take ocean breaths and move their arms in various motions to follow along with their breath in order to calm and center themselves. [3:47]

This video captures children and their yoga instructor working as a group to complete various yoga poses. Together, they use their whole bodies to stretch, breathe and improve posture with moves that involve using the people next to them. [3:38]

This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on meditation. The article is entitled, "Meditation: Calming your mind, body and spirit". Describes what meditation is and how it works, along with giving a list of links.

Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Define coping and differentiate between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping
Describe the importance of perceived control in our reactions to stress
Explain how social support is vital in health and longevity

Learn how to release stressors and relax through a variety of yoga poses. With their instructor leading them, children lie on their mats and perform stretches and poses such as the supported shoulder stand and twists to reach a state of deep relaxation. [5:41]

New research has expanded the concept of adverse childhood experiences to include the impact of the community on family and child well-being. It's also broadened the scope of the original ACE study to include people of color and people with lower incomes. Dr. Wendy Ellis of George Washington University coined the term "The Pair of ACEs" to describe how adverse community experiences-such as poor-quality housing, lack of employment, and lack of access to healthcare-are root causes of chronic stress. Such stress leads to chronic mental and physical health problems. [10:41]

Stressing out over an upcoming test or a big game at school? Dr. Lisa Rameriz explains how stress can actually be a good thing and what to do when it turns toxic. [5:13]

Students explore the physical and psychological effect of stress and tension on human beings. Concepts of stress and stress management are introduced. Students discover how perception serves to fuel a huge industry dedicated to minimizing risk and relieving stress. Students complete a writing activity focused on developing critical thinking skills. Note: The literacy activities for the Mechanics unit are based on physical themes that have broad application to our experience in the world concepts of rhythm, balance, spin, gravity, levity, inertia, momentum, friction, stress and tension.

Learn how students and teachers can often impact each other's moods and brain function and find effective strategies that help keep students and adults calm and regulated, decreasing behavioral challenges and improving academic engagement. [8:12]

In this video, children follow along with their yoga instructor to start their day out with the sun salutation. Using strong poses such as the Tadasana (mountain pose) and Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog) as well as controlled, deep breaths, children get good energy as well as a good stretch to begin their day right! [3:32]