Self-regulation is about allowing the fear to have a place at our table. Courageously, we feel what we feel and go forward anyway. When our students have these experiences of being socially successful, they learn to be brave with their lives.

When we played this game, we noticed a clear change of energy in the group. As each person shared what brought them joy and as they heard that joy repeated by another, their face seemed to brighten. Our shoulders lifted and our voices became lighter.