Crisis Intervention-Breathing Technique Story Board

I feel the same way, like my brain just can't settle down, my hearts racing, and I'm easily confused!

It's like my flight, fight freeze switch is activated

Hey, Good to see people here! Gotta say, I need a break, kinda overwhelmed

Yes, and honestly, I'm pretty worried about whether I can get everything done the way I expect.

There is so much to do! It's coming from all directions!

I was just thinking the same thing!In Crisis Intervention class I learned this technique for calming my brain. Wanna try it? 

Yes!

I'm willing to try!

Take a deep breathe in, and slowly blow out-lips pursed together- like you're breathing through a straw. almost like a whistle

whoooosh

whoooosh

whooooosh

I think I feel a little bit better, less jittery

That might be the first full breathe exhale I've had all week?!

I feel a little more calm too.

I've always heard people say "take a deep breathe" but I've never thought about how it was a feedback mechanism to my brain!

Why does this work?

Having a longer breathe out tells the reactive part of the brain we are ok, and moves us out of flight, fight freeze mode