School Care Team

Emotions move like waves. The surge itself? Usually about 90 seconds.

What stretches it out is often the narrative we replay in our minds.

One simple, powerful strategy is called “Name It to Tame It.”

When we pause and label what we’re feeling —

“I’m feeling anxious.”

“I’m feeling frustrated.”

We re-engage the thinking part of the brain and reduce the intensity of the emotional surge.

Labeling helps us:

• Reconnect with rational thinking

• Calm the nervous system

• Regulate the size of the emotion

• Remember that we are experiencing the emotion — not becoming it

“I feel anxious” is a temporary state.

“I am anxious” feels like identity.

Teaching students and adults to name emotions builds resilience that lasts far beyond a single moment.

School Care Team partners with schools and organizations to provide brain-based education and practical regulation strategies that strengthen emotional awareness and growth.

Ready to bring tools like “Name It to Tame It” to your community?

Send us a message to learn how we can support you. 💜

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For Gina, mental health is rooted in balance, connection, and the reassurance that no one has to navigate life’s challenges alone.

She believes that when people feel empowered, valued, and supported, they are better equipped to prioritize their well-being and thrive.

Creating opportunities for meaningful connection and support can have a lasting impact on individuals, schools, and communities. When we invest in mental health, we help build stronger foundations for everyone.

At School Care Team, we’re committed to fostering environments where people feel seen, supported, and connected.

What does mental health mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 💬

Connect with us:
📞 (260) 267-9043
🌐 schoolcareteam.org

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We’re so grateful for our partnership with Concord East Side Elementary School 💙

Since 2024, a Kindergarten classroom has been implementing Kimochis® to help students build emotional awareness, communication skills, and meaningful connections from an early age.

It’s always encouraging to work alongside schools that prioritize both learning and wellbeing in the classroom. 🐝

Thank you for trusting School Care Team to support your students, staff, and school community. We’re excited to continue growing together!

To learn more about bringing Kimochis® or wellness-based programming to your school or organization, reach out through the link in our bio.

When stress walks in, it rarely whispers.

It often shows up as:

• Anger – tight jaw, clenched fists, heat rising

• Anxiety – racing heart, restless legs, butterflies

• Sadness – heavy body, low energy, slouched posture

The problem isn’t feeling these emotions.

The challenge is many of us were never taught what to do with them.

That’s where EARS comes in:

Experience – Notice what’s happening in your body.

Accept – Name the emotion. It’s temporary.

Regulate – Use a tool to bring it down to a manageable size.

Share – Talk about what you felt and what helped.

When we normalize big emotions, we remove shame — and build skill.

School Care Team partners with schools and organizations to teach practical tools like EARS so students and adults can navigate anger, anxiety, and sadness in healthy ways.

Ready to equip your community with tools for life’s BIG emotions?

Send us a message to learn how we can help.

🎨✨ A huge thank you to Kitchen Sink for inviting School Care Team to be part of such a creative and joyful experience!

Our team had a wonderful time transforming common materials into imaginative creations, bringing ideas to life through collaboration, creativity, and plenty of fun. Experiences like these remind us of the power of connection, teamwork, and thinking outside the box.

To top it all off, we proudly paraded our creations onto the theatre stage before enjoying the play as a perfect ending to an inspiring day filled with creativity and community.

Thank you, Kitchen Sink, for a memorable experience and for creating a space where imagination could shine!

💚 We are stronger together.

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💚 What does mental health mean to you?

We asked Andy this important question, and his answer is a great reminder that mental health looks different for everyone. Taking time to reflect on our wellbeing helps us better support ourselves and those around us.

Now we want to hear from you—what does mental health mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇

If you’re looking to support mental health and wellbeing in your school or organization, connect with School Care Team to learn more.

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