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Somatic Self-Soothing: How Your Body Calms Itself Down

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Have you ever noticed your heart pounding before a big test or your stomach flipping before you speak in class? Your body and mind are always in conversation with each other, sending signals back and forth. SOMATIC (BODY-BASED / PHYSICAL) means relating to the body, and SOMATIC self-soothing is the practice of using physical sensations to calm your nervous system down. Scientists and therapists have discovered that touching, moving, or breathing in specific ways can send a direct message to your brain saying, "Everything is okay." This is not just a wellness trend — it is a real, research-backed tool that you can use anywhere, anytime, without any equipment at all.

The word somatic relates to the _____.
BODY
Somatic self-soothing is the practice of using physical sensations to calm your _____ system.
NERVOUS
Name something the text says somatic self-soothing involves.
TOUCHING / MOVING / BREATHING
Name a physical sign the text mentions that your body shows when you are nervous.
HEART POUNDING / STOMACH FLIPPING
The text says somatic self-soothing requires no _____ at all.
EQUIPMENT
When I notice my body reacting to stress, my first instinct is to _____.
STUDENT CHOICE

Writing Prompt

Write about a time your body gave you a strong signal that you were stressed — what did it feel like, and what did you do?

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