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sometimes a deep breath and a quiet moment helps. sometimes music helps too. this one has music.
Breathe.
Thoughts need time to settle. Try this 10 minute video that might help you relax - click on the pic to see the video. If at any point it's not working, stop it and try another solution, or click at the bottom of the page to chat.
12+% of American adults use breathing exercises regularly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaphragmatic_breathing
3 long slow deep breaths engage the parasympathetic nervous system
the growth mindset and normal behavior
The growth mindset can help you realize that you can learn anything you can even start to practice. Here’s a resource in that direction, Khan Academy, where you can learn anything. Learning emotional regulation and social skills are there as well. This can help you to understand what is normal behavior.
https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/learnstorm-growth-mindset-activities-us
a little walk never hurt anyone mostly
Learn what healthy communication looks like
Here’s a link to a place where you can learn what healthy communication looks like, so you can put your church interactions in context.
https://apn.com/resources/what-does-healthy-communication-look-like/