Tension Rising? Use These 5 Moves.

Disrupt the Drama:

5 Moves to Get Back to Zero

Learn 5 simple power moves to regain emotional balance...fast!

Choose a Better Way

Big emotions can catch any of us off guard. In those moments, it’s easy to react quickly or place blame, especially when the stakes feel high. Disrupt the Drama is a gentle guide for getting back to zero with simple, powerful moves rooted in neuroscience and emotional intelligence. Whether you're reflecting on your own patterns or guiding a team through tense moments, this resource helps you return to what matters most: connection, clarity, and growth.

✅ Understand what’s happening in the brain during emotional stress.
✅ Learn 5 simple, powerful moves to regain emotional balance.
✅ Build trust and psychological safety.
✅ Strengthen your emotional accountability practices.
✅ Promote a culture of calm, clarity, and care.

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What could shift if your team had the tools to meet big emotions with calm and compassion?

This Is Joy Work

Dr. Joy is an educator, author, and founder of Joy Work EDU. She has spent her career helping people who work with children bring more joy into their work. Through reflection, self-awareness, and emotional accountability, she supports organizations in creating spaces where both adults and children can grow. Her work helps teams move through challenges with empathy and build stronger, more supportive environments. Dr. Joy created the Back to Zero Community Engagement Program to help youth-serving organizations respond to tough moments with love and intention. She is the author of Back to Zero and Joy Works: 8 Lessons for Educators. When she’s not working, she loves reading and exploring.

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