Self-compassionate touch is the practice of soothing yourself through physical contact, placing your hand on your heart or belly and taking deep breaths. The study - lead by Eli Susman ...

It’s a self-soothing technique called ‘cricketing’, and one of many techniques that can make falling asleep a bit easier. “Self-soothing is a valuable technique for adults seeking to ...

The national mental health program "How Are You?", shares self-soothing techniques for handling stressful situations. Slow ...

How can your baby learn to self-soothe and what difference can it make to your baby’s sleep routine? Well, research was recently published* that looked at the secret behind babies who sleep through ...

When your baby cries…what should you do first? What if that doesn't work? I'll share soothing techniques to help you keep your baby happy…and sleeping better step by step. Harvey Karp ...

It isn’t rare—50 to 75 percent of people report having experienced homesickness at least once [PDF]. Everyone experiences this phenomenon ... from home can go a long way when it comes to self-soothing ...

A new study has found positive benefits when participants take part in the 'micro-practice' of self-soothing touch for only 20 seconds. Produced by Griesham Taan & Melissa Hogenboom Ryan Dykmans ...

Take a deep breath and sigh? These are all what is known as self-soothing behaviors, little physical movements that people make when they are frustrated, worried, sad, or upset—designed to ...

But a study shows that you don't necessarily need the touch of others to soothe you - and you might only need 20 seconds a day. Self-compassionate touch is the practice of soothing yourself ...