When emotions feel overwhelming, it can be hard to know what to do next. Sensitive people often experience feelings more deeply, which can lead to anxiety, stress, or shutting down. This guide to emotional regulation shares practical tools like grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and self-compassion practices to help you stay steady and balanced.

Struggling to find the right therapist? Learn what to look for, questions to ask, and how to know if you’ve found a good fit. A practical, compassionate guide from Vine & Branch Counseling.

Stress is not just in your mind. It often leaves a lasting imprint on your body. From tense shoulders and headaches to an unsettled stomach or a racing heart, your nervous system can hold onto stress signals long after the moment has passed.

In this post, we explore why “the body keeps score,” what somatic responses are, and how you can begin to work with your body to release stored stress. You will learn the most common physical signs that your body is carrying stress, why these patterns happen, and practical steps to start feeling more grounded and at ease.

If you have been feeling “stuck” in stress, this post will help you understand the mind-body connection and offer simple ways to support both.

Feeling like everyone else's emotional support system? This post explores how to stop being an emotional caretaker, set boundaries without guilt, and start showing up for yourself without shame.

Even when you seem 'fine,' the inner emotions and thoughts can tell a different story. This resonates with the realization that therapy can help address the unspoken challenges we often carry, even when everything seems okay on the surface.

A moment of reflection before your first therapy session. Discover the key questions to ask and find the right therapist for you.