Thank you for joining us for the online workshop on Developing Secure Attachment with Dr. Lisa Firestone.
This Toolkit is designed for you to visit at any time. If you find yourself getting stirred up emotionally or feeling anxious, as you work through the exercises from the online workshop, you can visit the Toolkit and practice some of these exercises to help you calm down.
4-7-8 Breathing:
4-7-8 Breathing is a simple mindfulness practice that can help you calm down and regulate your emotions. Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone explain this simple breathing technique.
Balancing the Mind:
Balancing the Mind is another easy mindfulness practice that you can use anytime, anywhere to help you calm down or reduce anxiety. Dr. Lisa Firestone demonstrates the Balancing the Mind practice in the short video below.
The RAIN Approach:
The RAIN approach is a mindfulness practice that is often taught by psychologists Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. This practice can be very effective when strong emotions arise. Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone explain the four steps of RAIN in the video below. You can also download our RAIN Approach Handout.
Download The RAIN Approach Handout
Wheel of Awareness:
The Wheel of Awareness is a guided meditation from Dr. Dan Siegel. The practice of the Wheel of Awareness helps you focus your attention and integrate your consciousness. Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone’s brief introduction to the Wheel of Awareness then click on the link below to access the audio of Dr. Dan Seigel leading the practice.
Listen to Dr. Dan Siegel audio of the Wheel of Awareness Practice here.
Overcoming Negative Thoughts:
In this exercise, Dr. Lisa Firestone walks you through a step-by-step process for recognizing and challenging the negative thoughts that may arise as you go through this eCourse. Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone explain the importance of overcoming negative thoughts in the video below, then download the Overcoming Negative Thoughts Exercise.