Taking a few deep breaths or counting to 10 can help us pump the breaks on our stress temporarily, but the tornado of angry or anxious thoughts in our heads is going to hit the gas pedal again unless we can "get it out." This week, Ry, Courtney, and Nic talk about how to hit that pressure release and experience the relief that comes with saying or writing down what you're thinking and feeling. (1:15) "What's filling our buckets?" segment. (3:45) Intro. to topic. (7:30) "Name it to tame it" with the Mood Meter app. (13:00) "Talking it out" with a caring listener. (18:00) "Writing it out" with a journal or notes app. (19:30) Takeaways.

Tools we talk about: Mood Meter app, "Name It to Tame It" page on SEL website, Crisis talk/text services + local mental health providers