We can’t always control our first thought—but we can control our second. In this blog, K8 Therapy explores how the Pause and Choose tool helps you slow down, regulate emotions, and respond intentionally instead of reacting automatically. Learn how small pauses can create powerful shifts in awareness and behavior.

Interoception — your body’s ability to sense internal signals — is a powerful tool for managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and emotional health. Learn how strengthening your mind-body connection can improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and support lasting well-being.

Struggling with overwhelming emotions? Learn how to use two powerful therapy tools—Detached Observation and Ride the Wave—to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional intensity. This guide breaks down each technique and shows how they work separately and together to help you stay grounded, respond instead of react, and feel more in control of your inner world.