Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Don't let your bank account keep you from regulating your nervous system. But what if I told you there were healthier ways to deal with these emotions besides crying hysterically and screaming into a ...

When a storm dropped a 120-foot tree on my friend Hannah’s house—the dream home she had owned for just a few months—she felt upset, to say the least. She tried all the usual ways to compose herself, ...

When life feels overwhelming this year, take these calming steps for less stress and more peace, and remember that finding ...

Our inner balance is built up through small habits repeated every day. Some, discreet but powerful, nurture serenity, calm the mind, and enhance overall well-being. Others, on the contrary, sap our ...

Simple practices that soothe your mind when meditation just isn’t cutting it. My most recent attempt at meditating was pretty embarrassing. I downloaded an app that my friend swears by and had planned ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. Babies are easy to soothe, right? Give them something ...

Say, Susan you’re a self-soother, surely? Yes, Shirley. I often soothe by the seashore counting aesthetic seashells. Sweet, Susan! Sounds sensational for sure. How do you use self-soothing in your ...

Additionally, the binder may include items such as weighted or heated blankets, fidget toys, puzzles, or soothing essential oils to aid in self-soothing. By keeping the binder in a shared room, ...

You feel worn thin watching her flail between sleepless nights and explosive tantrums, convinced every misstep means you’re ...