
Big ideas come from
out of the blue

We are creating new plastics out of old clothes. Easing the mental health crisis with puppets. And healing injured veterans by studying basketball. Discover big, world-changing ideas at UConn.
Big ideas come from
out of the blue

We are creating new plastics out of old clothes. Easing the mental health crisis with puppets. And healing injured veterans by studying basketball. Discover big, world-changing ideas at UConn.
Big Ideas
with Dr. Sandra Chafouleas
Easing the mental health crisis with puppets
At a time when child and adolescent well-being was under extreme pressure, school psychology professor Sandra Chafouleas collaborated with UConn puppetry experts to bring simple emotion-regulation strategies to the masses. The award-winning Feel Your Best Self toolkit uses videos starring engaging puppet characters, hands-on workshops, and other resources to teach kids and families how to calm down, connect with others, and shift their feelings.
Big Ideas
with Dr. Sandra Chafouleas

Easing the mental health crisis with puppets
At a time when child and adolescent well-being was under extreme pressure, school psychology professor Sandra Chafouleas collaborated with UConn puppetry experts to bring simple emotion-regulation strategies to the masses. The award-winning Feel Your Best Self toolkit uses videos starring engaging puppet characters, hands-on workshops, and other resources to teach kids and families how to calm down, connect with others, and shift their feelings.
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