The TIPP Skill: Rapid Physiological Calming for Crisis Overwhelm

Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation.

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Temperature: The Mammalian Dive Reflex

Immersing your face in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds triggers rapid parasympathetic heart rate deceleration.

Paced Breathing and Paired Relaxation

Slowing exhalations to 6-8 seconds to signal physical safety to the autonomic nervous system.


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