Zoe’s Story of Finding Calm, Focus, and Confidence
by Prenicia E. Clifton
Coping Cam and the Power of Calm
Zoe’s Story of Finding Calm, Focus, and Confidence
A Brain Superhero Story of Coping Skills, Confidence, and Calm Under Pressure
What happens when school feels loud, busy, and overwhelming—and stress starts to take over? Meet Zoe, a thoughtful middle school student who loves learning but feels weighed down by exams, deadlines, and the pressure to do well. As her worries grow, Zoe finds it harder to focus, stay calm, and believe in herself. Just when everything feels like too much, a steady and compassionate brain superhero appears to help her find her way.
Enter Coping Cam, a calm and empathetic superhero with a soothing blue cape, a peaceful lotus emblem, and a magical watch that helps kids slow down and find balance. Coping Cam doesn’t rush Zoe or try to fix everything at once. Instead, they guide her gently, teaching her how to manage stress through breathing, planning, visualization, and positive self-talk. With Cam’s support, Zoe begins to understand that calm isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you can practice and build.
Through Zoe’s journey, readers learn how to:
Use breathing and mindfulness to calm anxious thoughts
Break busy schedules into manageable plans
Practice positive self-talk during stressful moments
Visualize success instead of fearing failure
Build confidence by learning how to cope, not quit
As Zoe puts these strategies into action, her relationship with stress begins to change. Exams feel less intimidating. Challenges feel more manageable. Calm becomes something she can return to, even when life feels busy. What once felt overwhelming becomes an opportunity to grow stronger, steadier, and more confident.
🌟 Why This Book Matters
Coping Cam and the Power of Calm is more than a story—it’s a practical, compassionate SEL tool for young people navigating stress, anxiety, and high expectations. Paired with a guided reflection journal, this book helps students practice real-life coping strategies and build emotional resilience. It’s ideal for classrooms, counseling settings, youth programs, and families looking to support mental well-being.
It directly supports the development of:
Emotional regulation and stress management
Mindfulness and coping skills
Executive functioning and time management
Self-confidence and resilience
Social-emotional learning (SEL) skills
💬 Key Message
“With a calm mind and a positive attitude, there’s nothing you can’t handle!” —Coping Cam
📚 Ideal For
Middle school students (grades 6–8)
Educators teaching SEL, mindfulness, or wellness
School counselors and mental health professionals
Parents and caregivers supporting stressed or anxious youth
Youth empowerment programs, after-school programs, and OST spaces
Bring Coping Cam into your classroom, program, or home—and help young people discover that calm is not the absence of stress, but the power to handle it with confidence.
Prenicia Clifton is an empathetic, engaged, and analytical leader who believes that the heart and mind should lead together. She integrates emotional intelligence with strategic thinking, approaching leadership with both compassion and intentionality. Her core values—wellness, safety, and resilience—are foundational to how she builds teams, cultivates culture, and drives meaningful impact. Prenicia’s physical and mental health disabilities have profoundly shaped her leadership journey. Living with chronic pain and navigating mental health challenges has given her a deeper capacity for empathy, patience, and perspective. These experiences have framed her understanding of strength—not as perfection or performance, but as the ability to lead authentically, adapt with grace, and uplift others while honoring one’s own limitations. Rather than seeing her conditions as barriers, Prenicia views them as gifts that ground her leadership in humanity and humility. They’ve taught her to prioritize wellness in her work, create inclusive spaces, and lead with vulnerability and courage. Her lived experience allows her to connect meaningfully with others, advocate for equity with conviction, and remain resilient in the face of adversity. As a leader, Prenicia is committed to collaboration over control, growth over perfection, and authenticity over image. She brings a future-focused mindset, ensuring that every decision contributes to a culture of equity, belonging, and sustainability. Her leadership is not just about reaching goals—it’s about transforming systems through intention, care, and connection.
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