Surviving the Storm: Balancing Recovery with Forward Momentum

 In the third and final episode of this microseries, Lauren and her Five Ives partner, Jessica Doering, explore practical steps to move forward from a survival state. They discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating progress, even if you're not yet back to your pre-trauma self. By setting small, achievable goals, you can take simple steps toward reestablishing familiar patterns, which can help restore a sense of control in moments of crisis. Lauren and Jessica offer practical ideas, such as incorporating soothing teas like chamomile, lavender, or lemon balm; setting a single goal for each day; adding Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet; and using emotional regulation strategies like nature sounds or calming tactile activities. If you haven't already, check out Five Ives to see how strategies like this can be applied to adults, especially in the workplace. Five Ives works with staff in high burnout jobs to help them incorporate regulation strategies into their daily routines.Try-at-home tip:  Reduce and replace to help you change your unhealthy habits.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)Progressive Muscle Relaxation for KidsPodcast:Surviving the Storm (Part 2)Surviving the Storm (Part 1)Window of ToleranceCreating a Calm Down SpaceA Sequence for Emotional RegulationUnderstanding Behavior and Regulating ItOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in MindFrom Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!4 Simple Steps to Problem SolvingDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help!Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.