Self-soothing is any relaxing practice to distract ourselves from negative thinking and help us feel better. Examples might be breathing exercises, playing uplifting music, taking up a mindfulness ...

Relaxation is more than just taking a break from daily routines. It is a process of giving your mind and body the opportunity ...

At one point, my husband and I had three children under age four. The idea of practicing self-care was a farfetched dream. We were in survival mode at all times, buried in diaper changes, night ...

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

Many children are referred to see me to help them learn how to deal better with their anger. They may be children who become angry easily with minimal provocation, or who remain angry for a long time, ...

Calming Techniques for Walks Walks are a common source of excitement for dogs, but when properly managed, they can be a time ...

In our hyperconnected world, the transition from daytime activity to nighttime rest has become increasingly complex. The constant stream of notifications, work responsibilities, and social obligations ...

The connection between breathing and our nervous system represents one of the body’s most remarkable biological relationships. While most autonomic functions—like heart rate, digestion, and hormone ...

Have you ever noticed that when your pet (or kids) get around certain people, they get more excited, anxious and harder to calm? What about pets that “just sense” when someone is afraid? Those events ...