Self Regulation

"Feelings are innate; they make us human and are part of the fabric of life. Our feelings are windows into the thoughts and perspectives we hold toward a situation, a person, or an event.  As a mom and therapist, I catch myself from time to time telling someone, “Don’t worry...” or “Don’t be sad...” only to remind myself “It’s too late, the other person is already worried or sad.” Rather than offering support in the form of telling others not to feel this way or that, we can help people manage the feelings they are experiencing in an adaptive and prosocial way."   -  Lea Kuypers - Creator of the Zones of Regulation