Two nasal inhales, then long mouth exhale — fastest research-backed nerve calmer.

Imagine a safe place you always remember — invoke in crisis.

Any new habit, start with 2-minute version — until established.

Relax face muscles into half-smile — affects emotion.

When he opens sensitive topic, say "tell me more" vs reply.

In few-shot, deliberate variety (positive/negative/edge case) matters more than count.