In this episode, I give you an easy to use, portable coping skill that you can pull out of your back pocket anywhere, anytime.  Respiratory control is a simple, effect tool that you can use to decrease anxiety and stress.  I review the function of the parasympathetic nervous system in anxiety, how respiratory control kicks this system into gear, and ways to make your practice as effective as possible.  I even guide and prompt you through one full minute of respiratory control so you can practice with me and keep coming back to it whenever you need to.   You'll feel instantly better equipped and more confident in handling anxiety and stress no matter what.

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to psychologytoday.com or nami.org.