Here are a few situations where focusing on or changing your breathing may not help during a trauma response: - Panic Attacks* 😰: Breathing heavily can lead to hyperventilation, reducing carbon dioxide levels in your body. Deep breaths may worsen it, making you feel lightheaded. 🫢 Deep breathing is counterproductive when hyperventilating.   - Unsafe Body Focus* 🚫: For some trauma survivors, focusing on the body feels unsafe, especially after medical trauma, sexual assault, or dissociation. 🫀 If connecting with your body is overwhelming, try safer coping strategies instead.   - Self-Judgment* 🪞: Judging yourself for not breathing “correctly” can intensify anxiety or panic. 🤔 Instead of focusing on the breath, explore alternative coping strategies.   - Inability to Breathe* 🫁: Struggling with breathing techniques due to medical issues, lack of practice, or uncertainty? ❌ Remember, other strategies exist to manage trauma responses without focusing on your breath. . . #TraumaHealing 💙 #MentalHealthAwareness 🧠 #CopingStrategies 🌱 #EmotionalWellness 🌟 #AnxietyRelief 😌 #TraumaRecovery 💪 #MindBodyConnection 🫶 #SelfCareTips 🌺 #PanicAttackSupport 💨 #HealingJourney 🛤️ #StressManagement 🕊️ #SelfCompassion 🤍 #EmotionalResilience 💖 #InnerHealing 🌻#healingonboard

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See how we pattern a plank using a battened mould. We call it spiling, a term specific to boatbuilding. Follow our series "Building the Catalina Wherry"to see the other ways we spile for parts.

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There are several ways in which children can benefit by living the sailing cruising lifestyle. These include: 1. Developing a sense of adventure and curiosity: Children who live aboard sailboats and travel to new places often develop a sense of adventure and curiosity about the world around them. They learn to appreciate new cultures and experiences, and may become more open-minded and tolerant. 2. Building self-confidence and independence: Living aboard a sailboat can help children become more self-sufficient and independent. They may learn important skills like cooking, cleaning, and maintenance, and may also become more responsible for their own safety and well-being. 3. Enhancing physical fitness and skills: Sailing requires physical activity and can help children develop strength, balance, and coordination. They may also learn important skills like knot tying, navigation, and teamwork. 4. Encouraging creativity and imagination: The sailing lifestyle often involves spending time outdoors and experiencing nature firsthand. This can stimulate a child's creativity and imagination, and may encourage them to explore their interests in art, writing, or other activities. 5. Strengthening family bonds: Living aboard a sailboat can bring families closer together, as they learn to work as a team and rely on each other for support. Children may also develop stronger relationships with their parents and siblings, as they spend more time together in close quarters. #sailingexperience #familytime #familyfun

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