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Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.45 – Finding the Right Words When You Feel Emotionally Frozen: Emotional freezing often happens when your brain protects you from overload, but it can leave you speechless when communication is most needed. To thaw that silence, start by breathing slowly and grounding yourself through touch or visualization. Think of short, simple phrases that express your main feeling, such as “I’m struggling to find words right now.” Writing before speaking can help untangle thoughts safely. Don’t rush—clarity grows in stillness. Reassure yourself that pauses are part of communication, not failures. Ask supportive listeners for patience while you gather your thoughts. Over time, practice transforms freezing into flow. Using creative outlets like journaling or art can also restore emotional voice. Speaking after being frozen strengthens self-trust because it proves resilience. Each time you find words despite fear, you reclaim power from silence, showing that healing and expression can coexist peacefully inside you.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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