@lilyrobinsonpsychologist: Calvin and Winnie were paid (in treats) actors 😂 Returning to your family home for the holidays can feel like stepping into a time machine 🚀 Old family dynamics resurface, and suddenly, you’re right back in your childhood bedroom feeling like a kid again. If you’ve noticed your Vulnerable Child mode feeling criticised or your Angry Child mode flaring up, you’re not alone. These responses are normal, but they can be draining. Here’s how to ground yourself and respond from your Healthy Adult mode instead: 💫 Name the mode. Recognising what’s happening is the first step. 💫 Ground yourself. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise - name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste. 💫 Breathe through it. Use box breathing (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4). 💫 Move your body. Stretch, shake it out, or step outside for fresh air. 💫 Soothing self-talk. Try affirming, “I feel like my younger self right now, but I’m going to respond as the adult I’ve worked hard to become.” Fill your self love cup. ☕️ #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #psychology #psychologist #meme

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Wednesday 08 January 2025 07:25:22 GMT