Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated ...

Teachers can set up hands-on exploration to promote young students’ ability to calm themselves when emotions are running high ...

This post is part 3 of a 3-part series. Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., is the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Schwartz is the ...

Simple practices that soothe your mind when meditation just isn’t cutting it. My most recent attempt at meditating was pretty embarrassing. I downloaded an app that my friend swears by and had planned ...

I’m no stranger to anxiety, and stimulation hits me harder than many. But I’m grateful because decades of this taught me everything about staying calm. Mental wellness is maintained through sound ...

Say these mantras first thing in the morning on a daily basis and watch the positive change evolve. Anxiety Healer and CBT therapist Alison Seponara recently asked her Instagram followers a question ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. In the era of massive job layoffs, a fractured economy and ...

Have you ever found yourself gently rubbing your feet together just before drifting off to sleep, often without even ...

For all the digital tools and AI-guided apps that can help us navigate our mental health and wellbeing, you can't get there without spending time away from screens. Or, in the more succinct language ...