Next in self-soothing with the senses is hearing. Some studies have shown that birdsong may help us feel safe. Your favorite music can promote relaxation. There are tons of options available for finding a mix of sounds that can help … Continue reading
Archives for May 2020
Relationships and the Pandemic
How has your relationship been holding up during the pandemic? These things can help. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-chemistry/202004/5-tips-couples-during-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR2tkI5fAYzkm7NKBjWapckbKpZp2C6Yl_yz62gQmfSfAm9vtz_1I0a01hs
Self Soothing and Senses
Self-soothing is another great skill for stressful times. We can use our senses to reduce the intensity of negative emotions. We’ll start with sight. You can count the number of places you see a certain color in the room. You … Continue reading
At the end of IMPROVE is Encouragement
Today we have made it to the last letter of the IMPROVE acronym, E for encouragement. Encouragement is being a cheerleader for yourself. You remind yourself that you have faced tough challenges and hard times before, and you can do … Continue reading
The V in IMPROVE
The V in the IMPROVE acronym stands for vacation. When dealing with a stressful ongoing situation, taking a break is important. Most of us can’t afford to take a real vacation in the middle of a crisis. We can, however, … Continue reading
The O in IMPROVE
The next letter in our distress tolerance acronym IMPROVE is O, which stands for “One thing in the moment.” If you bring old emotional issues into a already distressing situation, you can make things worse. Focus on the present … Continue reading