06/24/2026
Emotions move like waves. The surge itself? Usually about 90 seconds.
What stretches it out is often the narrative we replay in our minds.
One simple, powerful strategy is called “Name It to Tame It.”
When we pause and label what we’re feeling —
“I’m feeling anxious.”
“I’m feeling frustrated.”
We re-engage the thinking part of the brain and reduce the intensity of the emotional surge.
Labeling helps us:
• Reconnect with rational thinking
• Calm the nervous system
• Regulate the size of the emotion
• Remember that we are experiencing the emotion — not becoming it
“I feel anxious” is a temporary state.
“I am anxious” feels like identity.
Teaching students and adults to name emotions builds resilience that lasts far beyond a single moment.
School Care Team partners with schools and organizations to provide brain-based education and practical regulation strategies that strengthen emotional awareness and growth.
Ready to bring tools like “Name It to Tame It” to your community?
Send us a message to learn how we can support you. 💜
🐝