Irina Zhuravleva

Implement a manualized, nondirective parent-caregiver protocol with conjoint sessions: 10–16 weekly contacts, four caregiver-only coaching modules, a written safety plan for escalation when the child...

Do a 4-6-8 breathing cycle immediately before arrival: inhale 4 seconds, hold 6, exhale 8; repeat five cycles to lower pulse, reduce acute stress markers,...

Start a 25/5 micro-sprint routine immediately: set a 25-minute timer, work on a single task, take a 5-minute active break, repeat 4–8 cycles per work...

90‑minute cycles match biological ultradian term; randomized trials across 5 years show a median 20% higher completed-task rate for knowledge workers, measured as tasks/day, time-to-completion....

Recommendation: Treat regular intimate contact as a measurable requirement for relationship stability – schedule one mutual check-in per week, state clear privacy boundaries, and agree...

Start a 30-day trial now: set strict limits on contact, suspend joint finances, no overnight stays; measure change weekly with three brief check-ins that record...

Immediate action: Ask one situational question tied to the room – for example, say “Which song would you queue if youre leaving and want to...

Begin with a backyard screening: rent a projector – under $40; hang a white sheet, pop microwave popcorn at prime times; choose a quiet corner...

Set measurable goals: pick one behaviour to change (sleep hours, panic episodes, procrastination) and record baseline for seven days. Commit to practices such as a...

Choose one clear plan for midnight: schedule a single phone call with a family member, set an alarm to light a candle and read a...

Day 1: Name the specific harm in one sentence, ask your partner to state what they feel in one line, then hold 60 seconds of...

Recommendation: Use standard self-report scales focusing on observable behavior, affectivity, separation events, daily routines; record frequency of warmth, detachment episodes, obsessive-compulsive symptom spikes. American normative...

Recommendation: Begin with a structured assessment using standardized scales (SPQ, specific fear questionnaires, SUDS); aim for 4–12 sessions for situational fears, single-session intensive exposure for...

Implement a focused 72-hour behavioral plan: schedule three 20‑minute walks, set fixed wake and sleep times (7–8 hours), prepare two balanced meals to interrupt constant...

Do this now: sit at a table, set a 3-minute timer, name three bodily sensations out loud, list three objective facts in the room, and...

Recommendation: In the next 48 hours adopt three specific changes – reduce plate diameter by ~15%, post a two-rule decision board in visible workspace, and...

Start by naming the specific refusal to accept facts; record three observable facts, note processing in the mind, document any unconscious reinterpretations. Roots often lie...

heres a seven point idea: 1) change a shirt, scarf or accessory to shift visual feedback; 2) inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4 for 90...

Implement rapid expansion of community counselling hubs, equipped with 24/7 phone lines, mobile outreach vans, co-produced curriculum for schools; target marginalised adolescent cohorts who have...

Begin daily 10-minute check-ins: each partner speaks assertive, truthful verbal statements while the other listens to them without interruption; use a visible timer, state whats...

Recommendation: Begin with a four-week period in different rooms, use a simple tracker for rest efficiency and nighttime disturbances, and keep a nightly check-in of...

If youre planning an evening with friends, set a clear rule: schedule one low-key recovery night after any big outing. Research on social-energy needs suggests...

Implement a 10-minute anonymous dissent phase before final votes. Teams with members willing to voice objections reduce premature consensus and lower decision errors; janis’ work...

Set a hard stop at a fixed clock time and protect a 90-minute wind-down window every evening. Block that window in your calendar, silence work...