Temperature Reset
Strong physical sensations can quickly interrupt stress and bring your attention back to the present moment. This exercise uses temperature to help reset your nervous system.
References
Jungmann, M., et al. (2018). Effects of cold stimulation on cardiac-vagal activation: A randomized controlled trial. - Demonstrates that cold stimulation increases vagal activation, a physiological response linked to relaxation and reduced stress. Richer, R., et al. (2022). Vagus activation by the cold face test reduces acute stress responses. - Shows cold facial stimulation can reduce cortisol and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Linehan, M. (2015). DBT Skills Training Manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press. - Introduces the TIPP skill (Temperature change) used in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to rapidly lower emotional arousal.