A Simple Free Kit to Interrupt Spirals
Short. Practical. No overthinking required.
WHAT YOU’LL DO WITH THIS KIT:
✓ Spot when a spiral is starting
✓ Pause and check what you need
✓ Choose one simple interruption
A short mini version is available below and can be bookmarked or used anytime.
A Mini Version You Can Try Right Here
You and I both know you’ve probably been collecting coping skills for yourself and the kids.
This mini shows you when to use what — no overthinking, no gold-star perfection.
Step 1️⃣
S.P.O.T. the Spiral 👀
a pattern interrupt
S — Spiral Spotted: Notice what set it off.
P — Permission to Pause: Stay with what you noticed.
O — Own Your Presence: “I’m [your age], I have tools.”
T — Tune In: “What does this want me to know?”
Step 2️⃣
Flag Check 🏁
a nervous system status scan
Think traffic lights:
🔴 Red = Stop / emergency mode
🟨 Yellow = Caution / unsure
🟩 Green = Go / all good enough
⚪ Neutral = like a peaceful four-way stop—everyone waving each other on, no rush
Step 3️⃣
Regulation Menu ☺️
tools you can use
Pick one calming action from the menu
OR choose your own
Ideas: movement, breath, temperature
Sensory, co-regulation, quick reset
Good to know:
The full kit is delivered by email.
You may unsubscribe at any time.
The Full Kit is Even Better!
The mini version gives you the “what.”
The full kit shows you the detailed “how”—with zero overwhelm.
Why you’ll breathe easier:
The S.P.O.T. Check-In
Goes deeper than “pause and breathe.”
Helps you notice spirals sooner and respond with more clarity.Clear Flag Breakdown
Each flag (Red, Yellow, Green, Neutral) tells you:
→ what this state might feel like
→ what it could mean
→ what you don’t need to do
→ and one small thing you can try (no pressure)Regulation Menu
Tools across six categories because we’re not all the same—and just breathe gets annoying AF. What worked once might not help next time, and you shouldn’t have to memorize every option when you’re already overwhelmed.Portable & Printable
Keep it on your phone and your fridge. Bring it in the car. Print it for the whole house to normalize bigger emotions. Plus, you won’t need to come back to this site every time you spiral. You'll just want to to see what else is new.Built-in Check-Ins
You’ll get email support that walks alongside your real-life usage—with a real example to help you connect the dots. You’re never left wondering what to do or how this actually works.
This is meant to be used in real moments — not saved and forgotten.
You’ll get the kit + gentle tips. Unsubscribe anytime. 💜
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Important note:
This kit is meant to offer gentle, real-time support.
It’s not a replacement for care from real people or professionals.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate help, please call 911,
or call/text 211 to connect with local support resources.
You deserve care and support from people, too.