Self-parenting

SoothingIn terms of emotional regulation: Whenever I feel overwhelming sensations or emotions, I treat myself like I would a small child. (Patience, kindness, respect, love.) First, breathe. Then let's assess the situation. Then, let's find a solution/desired outcome. Sometimes this includes negotiating, often it includes holding space for my grief/fear/overwhelm and then proceed. I taught myself different somatic release exercises, such as humming, dancing, shaking my body, and allowing emotion to flow through me, and release it. Then I think re-assuring thoughts such as "you are safe, you are loved, you are here.""moonlit_sapphistry · 4 hr. ago"
Category:Mental health
Category:Psychology