Virtual Calming Space

Change of Scenery

Immerse yourself in worldwide digital tours, shows, and exhibitions. This visual exposure can help reduce stress and improve mood.

Live Animal Webcams

Are you an animal lover? Escape from your day-to-day and visit animals around the world. Visiting different animals can improve your mood and reduce your stress.

Stevenson's Mama Goose Live Cam

Mindfulness & Meditation

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a continuous practice of bringing awareness to your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment.

Why meditate?

Meditation focuses on deep breathing, creating a sense of calm, exercising your brain, and relaxation. 

WATCH: Managing Stress (YouTube)

Sounds & Music

Music can help with processing our emotions, improve mood, and build brain development. Take a look at the different sounds and music to see if this will boost your energy.

Calming Playlist

Do you use music as a coping skill? If so, try one of our Spotify playlists if you are ready to change your mood. If you want to make your own playlist or request more, email Jen Polisky at jpolisky@d125.org.

• A’s Unhappy to Excited (pop version)

• A’s Conflicted to Peaceful (pop version)

• D’s Heartbroken to Hopeful (pop/country version)

• G’s Sullen to Singing (Indie Rock version)

• J’s Anxious to Calm (pop version)

• Jacob’s Angry to Chill (rock version)

• Jacob’s Anxious to Cool (emo and rock version)

• Jacob’s Uninspired to Motivated (Emo/Rock/Hip Hop version)

• Korstanje’s Hopeless to Hopeful (country version)

• L’s Sad to Powerful (Pop version)

• Lauren’s Mad to Happy (pop version)

• M’s Heartbroken to Hopeful (Laufey version)

• M’s Sad to Happy (Korean R&B version)

• Polisky’s Anxious to Calm (classic rock version)
• Polisky’s Depleted to Energized (Blues Version)
• Polisky’s Depleted to Energized (classic rock version)

• Polisky’s Sad to Chill (classic rock version)

• P’s Exhausted to Upbeat (pop version)

Creative Exercises

Puzzles! Games! How do these help me?

Games and puzzles are examples of a cognitive grounding technique. This can also boost a person's self-confidence and self-esteem!

What about coloring?

Coloring encourages focus, creativity, and patience. 

Creative Activities

• Online Coloring

• Online Sketch Pad

Movement

Movement can increase energy levels, release physical tension, help overcome dysregulation emotions, and build self-esteem.

If you need immediate support for a concern regarding you or a friend, members of your SST Team are here to support you during school hours. After hours, you can access 24/7 anonymous support in the following ways: 

1. Text SHS to 844-823-5323  
2. Call 988
3. Call 911