Emotion Aid 🚑
Practical techniques for quick relief from negative emotions
When You Feel Overwhelmed
1
STOP Technique
- Stop - Stop what you're doing
- Take a breath - Take a deep breath
- Observe - Observe your feelings
- Proceed - Proceed with awareness
2
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
- Name 5 things you can see
- Name 4 things you can touch
- Name 3 things you can hear
- Name 2 things you can smell
- Name 1 thing you can taste
3
Ice Cube Cooling
Hold an ice cube and feel its temperature. This intense sensory stimulus can help pull you out of an emotional spiral.
4
Name Your Emotion
Put your emotion into words: "I feel very angry/anxious/sad right now..." Research shows naming emotions reduces amygdala activity.