Hi, I’m Brittany, the creator behind The Calm Connection. I’m a high school social worker and MSW professor with a passion for creating practical, engaging resources for professionals who work with youth.

Over the years, I’ve learned pretty quickly that teens usually aren’t interested in anything that feels too scripted, too childish, or like “just another worksheet.” That’s why I create resources that are simple, meaningful, evidence-informed, and designed with real students in mind. My goal is to make it easier for school social workers, counselors, therapists, and other helping professionals to have conversations about emotions, anxiety, coping skills, self-esteem, relationships, and everything else that comes with being a teenager.

The Calm Connection was created as a place to share the tools I wish I had more of in my own work: resources that are easy to use, visually engaging, and realistic for busy professionals.

Whether you’re looking for worksheets, group activities, counseling games, discussion prompts, or creative ways to connect with teens, I hope you find something here that makes your job a little easier and helps your students feel a little more understood.