Emotions are like waves; sometimes, they gently lap at the shore, and other times, they crash in unexpectedly. As a therapist, I used to see and witness this often with my clients. So I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of some things that we can do when we feel like the emotion waves are getting strong!
1. Take a Breather with Mindful Moments
Pause, take a breath, and dive into a brief mindfulness moment. Notice your surroundings, breathe deeply, and let the present moment be your anchor.
2. Name That Feeling
Give your emotions a name—it's like putting a label on a jar. Saying, "I feel anxious" or "I'm really excited" helps you understand and handle what's happening.
We do this often with my boys. It can be helpful to be able to put a name to the emotion- sometimes the unkonwn can be scary! And by naming it, the unknown becomes a "known."
I LOVE Disney's Inside out for this!!
3. Ground Yourself
Feel the ground beneath you, focus on an object, or run your fingers over a textured surface. Grounding techniques like these bring you back to the now. I also encourage naming the colors that you see around you- which can be grounding.
With this in mind, let's jump into our Therapist Mama Bear weekly tip!
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