Regulating Big Emotions
Have you ever experienced a time where you were so upset that nothing you seemed to try could work to help calm you down? TIPP is a DBT skill that activates our parasympathetic nervous system to help us rest and slow down by regulating our emotions.
Grounding: the Benefits and the Practice
Grounding encompasses simple tactics aimed at disengaging from emotional distress. These tactics include distractions directing our attention outward, to the external world. They also are helpful to bring us back to the present moment.
6 Ways to Overcome a Breakup
Going through a breakup can be an emotional and difficult time, and it's important to take care of yourself during this period. Here are six ways you support yourself holistically during this time.
Avoiding Burnout and Finding Deep Rest
On avoiding burnout, challenging “hustle” culture, and deepening our relationship with rest and ourselves for mental wellbeing.
How to Shift the Inner Critic Mindset
Our inner critic is often fueled by cognitive distortions which are internal mental filters and biases that often leave us second guessing ourselves as well as feeling badly about ourselves. Learn how you can use the 4 C’s to modify these unhelpful thoughts and change the way your inner critic speaks to yourself.
Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
What is nervous system dysregulation? Our nervous systems are meant to move flexibly between our three states. When we get stuck in the mobilized or immobilized state, our mind and body’s focus is on survival. We can be chronically stuck in a stress response prepared to fight, flee, or freeze.