Now that you know how to breathe, ha, let’s talk about one breathing skill that you could use in the midst of a stressful time or event. Box breathing or the square breathe is often a good place to start. Imagine or visualize a box or square in your mind. Begin to breathe in for 4 counts or beats as you move across the top of the square. Slowly exhale for 4 beats as you move down the side of the square. Inhale for 4 beats as you move across the bottom of the square and then exhale again for 4 beats as you move up the last edge of the square. See the video for more details and information …

*Disclaimer - Please always take care of yourself as you learn new coping skills. Sometimes, skills can be triggering, particularly breath work, so please practice and use these at your discretion. If you have a therapist, please consult with them on these techniques.