12/23/2025
Holiday gatherings can stir up unexpected stress — I want to offer a simple, two-minute grounding practice you can use right before an event to steady your body and calm your mind. Start with a quick body scan: notice your feet, legs, hips, chest, shoulders and jaw, softening each area as you exhale. Then try paced breathing: inhale for 4 counts, hold 1, exhale for 6 — repeat twice. This combo reduces physiological arousal and helps you show up more present and connected. I teach evidence-aligned techniques like this in trauma-informed telehealth sessions, so you don’t have to go it alone. If you’d like more tools or support, I’m here. https://wix.to/AHbuLf0