Mindful breathing can be done almost anywhere and helps calm your mind and body. Body scanning helps you notice how your body feels without trying to change it. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding exercise helps ...

Anxiety can feel like a runaway train full of your worries is zooming through your head. “When we are in those (anxious) states, our minds are somewhere else. We’re worrying about the future or ...

Many therapists lead their clients through grounding and relaxation techniques. But not every client buys in, especially if they don't know the evidence behind the suggested interventions. Below, a ...

EVENING TRIPS FOR COMMUTERS. THE WORLD IS CHANGING. IT’S A CHANGING PLACE, RIGHT? AND WITH MANY THINGS IN FLUX AT THE MOMENT. KCRA 3’S ERIN HEFT SPOKE TO A COUNSELOR AND A THERAPIST ON WAYS TO ...

For some people, deep breathing exercises work like a charm. For others, not so much. If you fall into the latter category, you might enjoy the “five-finger breathing” technique, which adds a little ...

Okay, quick show of hands: who else is finding life just a teensy tiny little bit ~stressful~ right now? From the heavy news cycle to the cost of living crisis, we (and our nervous systems) are all ...