The idea of meditation can be daunting. “Turning off your brain” may feel nearly impossible. If you’re new to the meditative practice, you may be wondering how to begin when anxiety or stress is far too loud to drown out. With 5 variations of beginner-friendly meditation practices (all of which can be self-guided from home!), you might find one that feels like second nature.

The TIPP tool was created to send the body into full relaxation. The four-step process, in parts, forces your anatomy into the “dive reflex;” the same response your body would use if submerged completely in water. It returns your body to homeostasis — in other words, the dive reflex can be compared to your natural reset button.

Read more to learn how to perform the TIPP ritual the next time you need relief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a foundational therapeutic modality for many of the evidence-based treatments we use here at CCBH. This form of psychotherapy focuses on inaccurate, negative, or unhelpful ways of thinking (cognitions) and the ways they inform maladaptive (unhelpful or harmful) behaviors. Our goal in therapy would be to identify those cognitions and work to reframe or restructure them into accurate, positive, and helpful thoughts to inform adaptive, resilient, and coping behaviors.