Soothing
What is Soothing?
The capacity to calm your nervous system when it becomes activated. Self-soothing is a skill that develops through practice and compassionate repetition. It allows you to return to baseline without external rescue.
When you might feel soothing
Soothing is a specific form of regulation, which itself is a type of emotional. You might experience this feeling in situations where emotional is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define soothing.
Emotional Hierarchy
Explore Soothing on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore soothing and discover related emotions.
Open Self-Care WheelRelated Emotions
The ability to notice and name your emotional states as they arise. Emotional aw...
Tuning into the physical sensations that accompany emotional states. Your body o...
Finding constructive outlets for emotions that need to move through you. Suppres...
The courage to share your authentic emotional experience with trusted others. Vu...
Holding difficult emotions without being overwhelmed or acting impulsively. Cont...
The tendency to take on others' emotions as your own, often leaving you drained ...