Here is a video explaining the basics of how psychotherapy works. The key is to realize that psychotherapy helps us become more aware of our story and patterns of being with ourself and the world. While this video distinguishes CBT from psychotherapy, they are often intertwined and integrated. One distinction that I would like to make regarding this video is that it does not take 2 years to find healing. Based on how motivated you are to see change, progress and healing can be found between 8 - 24 sessions. It really boils down to you being able to trust me and the process which would take curiosity and openness.
Here is a simple but effective technique for breathing that is sure to help you regulate your nervous system. The trick is to go slow while counting and not hyperventilate as you try to breath too fast. Your breathing controls your heart rate and controlling your heart rate enables you to control your stress response. In more medical terms, you get to activate your parasympathetic nervous system that helps you calm down. You can be in control when life feels out of control!
This video explains the really important skill and practice of Wise Mind. Originating from DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It shows how we can tend to be in two forms of mental states - emotion mind and reasonable mind. Neither is productive in isolation. Rather being in our wise frame of mind requires the integration of both.