It might be said that self-soothing is self-soothing, period. And that when you’re feeling over-stressed, out-of-sorts, or on-edge, you have every right to turn to whatever might comfort you. Still, ...

When you’re deep in the throes of intense emotions, it can be difficult to calm yourself down. Many adults struggle to self-soothe, or the ability to calm themselves when feeling anxiety, anger or ...

Traditionally, self-soothing behaviors were associated with infants or young children ceasing to cry without immediate comfort from a caregiver. However, as children grow into adolescence and ...

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care. As a veteran pre-K teacher ...

Anxiety rings, sometimes referred to as fidget or fiddle rings, are wearable distraction devices which help to alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety and general over-stimulation. They contain movable ...