The Calm in the Chaos: A Teacher’s Roadmap for Responding to Distressed Students

When a student is overwhelmed, what you say next can make all the difference. In classrooms across every year level, emotional distress is increasingly common, and teachers are often the first to respond. This practical session introduces the powerful skill of validation: a way to acknowledge and calm strong emotions without needing to fix the problem. You’ll learn a clear, easy-to-follow roadmap for navigating difficult conversations with confidence and care, helping students feel safe, seen and supported - even in the heat of the moment. This webinar is presented by Ilia Lindsay, Head of Psychology at Komodo Wellbeing.