We talk a lot about coping skills, but rarely about the part that makes them usable: the ability to pause, steady yourself, and trust your own cues. This blog explores what it really takes to stay grounded when distress rises — and why that step is often the hardest one to learn.
The Struggle with Discomfort: Why We Avoid Our Feelings and What It’s Costing Us We live in a culture that celebrates comfort. Air conditioning keeps our homes perfectly temperate. Meals arrive with a few taps. Even our entertainment is endless and immediate. We rarely have...
Self-Regulation Strategies When You Can’t Process Your Feelings Right Now There are moments when we simply can’t pause to process our emotions — in the middle of a meeting, during class, while handling a conflict, or when life just feels too heavy. In those times,...