tertiary · Emotional
Soothing
Part of the Self-Care Wheel
About 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.
Emotional Journey
Explore Soothing on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive self-care wheel to explore soothing and discover related emotions.
Open Self-Care Wheel