“After evading the chase of predators, animals often nuzzle each other as a means of stress relief. This bodily contact provides reassurance of safety and relieves stress.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“After evading the chase of predators, animals often nuzzle each other as a means of stress relief. This bodily contact provides reassurance of safety… — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“The capacity to take conflict in stride and forgive easily is supported by our ability to manage stress, be emotionally honest and available, communicate… — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“The attachment bond has shown that the language of infancy, which is emotionally laden and nonverbal, is such a powerful form of communication that… — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“The capacity to regulate stress is the elastic that provides safety and gives rise to the ability to be emotionally available and engaged. Stress… — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“Because arguments require an expenditure of time and energy, we need to consider what is worth arguing about and what is not.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“The further you move away from experiencing your emotions, the more distant you become from others, as well as from yourself.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“Laughter helps us view frustrations and disappointments from new perspectives; it enables us to survive hard times, setbacks, and frustrations.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“When you laugh and play, your body is calmed and energized by the release of natural opiates—endorphins that relax you physically and lift you… — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“The key to coping with questionable emotions is knowing that we are in control of them, and not the other way around.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“By protecting your nervous system and keeping you focused, laughter and play offer you opportunities to thrive even in inhospitable environments.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
“Change is a more complicated process involving brain integration than is data gathering.” — Jeanne Segal Copy Share Image
