Navy Seals have undeniably stressful jobs. A simple, but incredibly powerful technique they teach (and that anyone can try) is BOX BREATHING. When we are distressed, our breath often becomes shallow and rapid, making it difficult to think clearly or function. This dysfunction can lead us to panic and even act against our own survival interests. There are countless examples of individuals surviving horrific circumstances by employing this simple strategy that enabled them to c

Have you ever had an OUTSIZED REACTION to something? Where your anger or upset was DISPROPORTIONATE to the thing that happened (or didn't happen)? HINT: It’s almost never about the thing. I don’t love the term “hysterical” (given the historical roots of oppression), but this common therapy expression is powerful. To be clear, your experience is valid. Your feelings are real. They matter. You matter. This isn’t about shaming or judging your emotional process. You’ve come by it