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Emotion Regulation for Kids: The STOP Technique

Next time you or your child is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or dysregulated, try the STOP technique and notice how it makes you feel.

It’s often what’s unseen that’s most important, so checking your emotional state should be as common as practicing daily hygiene.

Excessive structure and rigid boundaries can prolong anxiety and make the symptoms stronger. How can we be curious about our response?

So, how do we begin to let ourselves slowly open up and share with others the emotions that have been hidden for so long?

The Danger of Holding a Grudge – if we can find a way to seek forgiveness for others, we can move on with our lives.

When it comes to resolving trauma, for many people, EMDR is one of the strongest options for therapeutic treatment.

There are many things that can contribute to the development of an eating disorder, but one of the most common factors is unresolved trauma.

When we engage in minimizing our emotions, they don’t just go away. They are still there, slowly building up.

Safe people connect with us in a way that is authentic and present, giving us the abilty to establish trust in the relationship and person.

Laughter can be contagious and there are many benefits of laughter for your body, stress management, and relationships.