Helping People Choose Calm.
Keynotes and workshops that teach nervous system regulation for calmer minds, steadier choices, and purposeful living.
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What does it mean to Choose Calm?
When we Choose Calm, it is not about being peaceful all the time. It’s about learning how to return to yourself when life feels overwhelming.
It’s a choice to pause.
To breathe.
To notice what’s happening inside of you, without judgment.
It’s choosing presence over perfection.
Compassion over criticism.
Connection over control.
Calm is not something you have or don’t have.
It’s something you can come back to again and again.
Our Philosophy
We believe calm is not the absence of stress
It’s the ability to feel safe and grounded, even in hard moments.
Through trauma-informed practices, we understand that:
• Our reactions make sense.
• Our nervous systems need support, not shame.
• Small, intentional shifts can change how we experience our lives.
Choose Calm Events 2026
Monday, April 20 - Waldorf, Maryland, Calmer Schools Educator Training, Dr. Mudd Elementary Schools
Thursday, April 23 - Beltsville, Maryland, Calmer Schools Educator Training, High Point High School
Tuesday, April 21 - Washington, DC, Advocacy Day, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
Tuesday, April 28 - Riverdale, Maryland, Calmer Schools Educator Training, Templeton ES
Tuesday, April 28 - Waldorf, Maryland, Calmer Schools Educator Training, Charles County Public Schools
Wednesday, April 29 - Hyattsville, Maryland, Calmer Schools Educator Training, Langley Park McCormick ES
Monday, May 4 - Silver Spring, Calmer Schools Implementation Celebration, Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Wednesday, May 6 - Virtual, Webinar Moderator, ASCD
Monday, May 11 - Clarksburg, Maryland, Book Club, Little Bennet Elementary
Tuesday, May 12 - Virtual, Mental Health First Aid Training, Mental Health Code
Monday, May 18 - New Carrollton, Calmer Schools Educator Training, Prince George’s County Schools
Monday, June 1 - New Carrollton, Maryland Calmer Schools Leadership Training, Prince George’s County Schools
Thursday, June 25 - Friday, June 26th, Calmer Schools Course Taught Live, Invited Educators in PGCPS
Monday, June 30 - Orlando, Florida, The Evidence-Based MTSS Blueprint for Student Behavioral Health and Well-Being, ASCD + ISTE Conference
Monday, July 21 - Wednesday, July 23 - Rockville, Maryland Calmer Schools Leadership Institute, Invited Schools
Friday, July 24 - Boston, Massachusetts, Keynote Address, Northeastern University Residency
August 3-5 Largo - Maryland Calmer Schools Leadership Institute, Invited Schools Event Details Coming Soon!
August 10, 2026 — Ranson Elementary School
Supporting staff in strengthening universal practices that promote student well-being, belonging, and proactive behavioral health support.
August 11, 2026 — High Point High School
Facilitative Leadership for Improved Communication
Building leadership capacity for clearer communication, shared understanding, and more effective collaboration.
August 20 & 24, 2026 — The Torah School of Greater Washington
Supporting educators in applying brain-based, trauma-informed practices that strengthen regulation, clarity, meaningful learning, and staff well-being.
August 21, 2026 — Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Helping staff strengthen trauma-informed routines, transitions, and morning meetings that reduce anxiety, increase predictability, build belonging, and prepare students to learn.
August 21, 2026 — Carrollton Elementary School
Strategic Writing Instruction for Neurodivergent Students and Multilingual Learners
September 18, 2026 — Charles County Public Schools Leadership Development Day
Supporting school and district leaders in strengthening the practices, relationships, and systems that create calmer, more connected learning communities.
September 29, 2026 — Carmody Hills Elementary School
Supporting educators with practical strategies for neurodiverse learners and structured writing instruction.
October 16, 2026 — JSSA Conference with Sheppard Pratt Partners
Presenting on a comprehensive, trauma-informed MTSS approach to student behavioral health and well-being.
October 19, 2026 — Twinbrook Elementary School
Beginning a multi-session partnership focused on strengthening schoolwide practices and student support.
October 26 & November 16, 2026 — Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Partnering with staff to build practical, sustainable supports for student learning and well-being.
November 13, 2026 — EveryMind
Collaborating to advance mental health, well-being, and supportive practices for schools and communities.
December 21, 2026; February 22, 2027; & April 19, 2027 — Twinbrook Elementary School
Continuing the school’s multi-session learning partnership with ongoing implementation support.