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RAIN response – a mindfulness technique for handling emotions.

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RAIN response – Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture – a mindfulness technique for handling intense emotions. Individually, it helps you move from distress to self-compassion by acknowledging your feelings (without judgment), letting them be present, gently exploring them, and offering kindness. It also helps manage emotions in relationships by guiding you to Recognize what’s happening (thoughts, feelings, sensations), Allow it to be there without fighting, Investigate with … Read More

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Link between Anxiety and Breathing

When someone experiences anxiety, their breathing pattern often becomes rapid & shallow, which can exacerbate symptoms. Practicing controlled breathwork can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, effectively calming the body and reducing anxiety by signaling to the brain that it is safe, thus mitigating the “fight or flight” response. Key points about the connection between anxiety & breathwork: Physiological impact: When anxious, the body naturally enters a … Read More

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