Feeling out of control?

The terrifying feeling that we're losing our grip, often triggered when stress exceeds our window of tolerance. Our nervous system needs help regulating.

The unmet need

Grounding in the present moment; co-regulation with a calm presence; practical tools to down-regulate our activated nervous system.

A question to sit with

What can I sense right now—my feet on the ground, my breath moving—that anchors me in this moment instead of the feared future?

What to do right now

Name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, one you can taste. Breathe deeply with each sense. This is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.

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