Safe Schools & Strong Communities: Nervous System Basics & Cultivating Calm

This experiential class offers a clear, accessible introduction to your nervous system through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, helping you understand how stress, triggers, and bodily cues shape your emotions, behaviors, and relationships. You’ll learn to identify what pulls you out of balance, and practice simple, supportive techniques that guide you back toward regulation and social engagement. Through gentle reflection and practical tools, the class empowers you to map your own patterns, respond to challenges with greater awareness, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety within yourself and in connection with others.