Only Human Counseling Services LLC

11/13/2025

So very much this!

11/13/2025

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11/11/2025

During a meltdown, the goal is not to 'fix' or 'stop' the behaviour.
The goal is to help the nervous system return to safety.

What we say — and how we say it — makes a profound difference.

When a child is overwhelmed, the thinking parts of the brain are offline.
They can’t reason, respond, or problem-solve yet.
They need co-regulation, not correction.

This post offers phrases you can use at each stage of the meltdown cycle — not to control the moment, but to support safety, connection, and repair.

Because when a child learns:
“I can have big feelings and still be safe with you,”
they develop emotional resilience, trust, and self-understanding.

If you found this helpful and would like a deeper breakdown of each phase (with step-by-step support strategies), you’ll find the full Timeline of a Meltdown resource via link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

Save this to come back to when things feel overwhelming

11/10/2025

Healing isn’t always about medicine - it’s about balance. ☯️

Nourish your body, rest your mind, move your energy, and fill your days with gratitude, laughter, and love. That’s how true wellness begins.

11/09/2025

Ever noticed your hands curling up while you sleep like tiny T-Rex arms? Turns out, this common sleeping position may be more than just cute—it can be a form of self-soothing for people with nervous system dysregulation or those who are neurodivergent.

When the body experiences stress, anxiety, or sensory overload, curling the hands inward provides a subtle, unconscious way to feel safe and regulated. This behaviour acts almost like a physical “reset button,” helping the nervous system calm down during sleep. Scientists studying sleep and neurodivergence suggest that positions like these are a window into how our bodies naturally cope with overstimulation and stress.

Recognising these small cues can deepen our understanding of neurodivergent patterns, mental wellness, and how the body instinctively finds comfort. So next time you see T-Rex hands in sleep, know that it’s your body’s clever way of self-soothing, even while you dream.

11/08/2025

The whole damn fire 🔥

Rise strong.

11/08/2025

Attention is a valid need. No one thrives on being ignored. ✨

11/08/2025

A-men

11/08/2025

So true. 💯
🌐 teachergoals.com

11/06/2025

New research shows that ignoring a crying baby can interfere with healthy brain development during the most critical stages of growth. When infants cry without comfort, their stress hormone cortisol rises sharply. Prolonged exposure to high cortisol can disrupt the formation of neural connections in areas responsible for memory, emotional regulation, and attachment.

These early neural pathways shape how children handle stress, build relationships, and regulate emotions later in life. Consistent emotional neglect even unintentionally can make it harder for the developing brain to form the secure bonds essential for resilience and mental well-being. While brief crying is normal, long durations without caregiver response can have lasting effects.

Experts recommend responsive caregiving: soothing, holding, and acknowledging an infant’s distress. These comforting actions lower stress hormones, strengthen healthy brain circuits, and build a foundation of safety and emotional stability. Loving, attentive care in infancy doesn’t just calm the moment it shapes the architecture of the growing mind.

Sources: National Library of Medicine (PMID: 28487564, 20683722).