S (a)   is often triggered when we experience something new, unexpected or that threatens our sense of self, or when we feel we have little control over a situation.

True or False: Even positive life changes can be sources of stress.

(a)  

GROUNDING YOURSELF during emotional storms by

NOTICING your thoughts and feelings,

SLOWING DOWN and CONNECTING with your body by slowly pushing your f (a)   into the floor, stretching and breathing, and then REFOCUSING and ENGAGING with the world around you

true or false: thoughts and feelings hook us when we are unaware of them

(a)  

to be kind, to be caring, to be generous are examples of v (a)  

Even tiny little actions of k (a)   can make a difference

Trying to push away difficult thoughts and feelings often does not work very well. So instead, make r (a)   for them