Rethinking Stress to Nurture Thriving Learners

What does it really mean to “cope”? This session explores coping as a dynamic, system-wide process that shapes how individuals and communities adapt and thrive. Whether you’re a parent/caregiver, educator, or student this session will offer fresh insights and strategies to help navigate stress, foster well-being, and enhance engagement.

Learning Objectives:
Build a shared understanding of what coping is and how the coping process
Understand coping as an attribute of systems, not just individuals
Learn ways to support adaptive coping for your community

Big Ideas:
Coping Basics
Coping is Learned, More than Taught
Growth is Building a Toolkit
Context Matters