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Feeling Mirror

“Feeling Mirror” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. Name your child's feeling precisely before you try to fix the situation. It draws on Interpersonal Neurobiology — Name It to Tame It. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Name your child's feeling precisely before you try to fix the situation.

5 min Intermediate

Goal

Teach the child his feeling is seen and understood, so escalation drops and self-regulation begins.

Steps

1

When you notice his face shift, pause. Don't question yet.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

The child breathes deeply on hearing the feeling named — this is "name it to tame it" live.

Evidence base

School: Interpersonal Neurobiology — Name It to Tame It

Founders: Daniel Siegel · Tina Payne Bryson (2011)

"Name it to tame it" from The Whole-Brain Child: naming the feeling activates the prefrontal cortex and calms the amygdala.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Feeling Mirror" take?

This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Feeling Mirror"?

The child breathes deeply on hearing the feeling named — this is "name it to tame it" live. In the short term: Within two weeks, he begins naming feelings himself: "I'm tense today."

Is "Feeling Mirror" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Interpersonal Neurobiology — Name It to Tame It (Daniel Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson (2011)). "Name it to tame it" from The Whole-Brain Child: naming the feeling activates the prefrontal cortex and calms the amygdala.

Is "Feeling Mirror" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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