Noticing Your Own Signals
We may begin by looking at what you notice before a reaction becomes difficult to manage. That might include a change in the way you speak, a repeated thought or an urge to withdraw. Your observations help us understand which moments deserve attention.
Finding a Practice That Fits
I work with clients on skills for calming themselves and managing symptoms. We can discuss what you have tried, what feels comfortable and what seems unhelpful. A practice should fit your circumstances and leave room for adjustment. You do not need to force an exercise that makes you feel worse.
Calm Is Not the Same as Silence
The purpose is not to make a reasonable feeling disappear or to keep you from saying something important. Sometimes the useful next step is a clearer request, a boundary or a conversation. We can consider how to make that step without being pulled entirely by the intensity of the moment.
Learning From Everyday Use
If we agree on something to practice between sessions, we will also make room to review it. When was it possible to use? What got in the way? A difficult attempt can tell us something useful about the situation and what kind of support you need.