calming method
nounUK /ˈkɑː.mɪŋ ˈmeθ.əd/
US /ˈkɑː.mɪŋ ˈmeθ.əd/
A calming method is a way to help yourself feel quiet and peaceful when you are upset.
Taking slow, deep breaths is a calming method that helps me relax before bed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A specific procedure used in psychology to reduce anxiety or stress.
The therapist taught her a calming method to use during panic attacks.
3. A technique used to settle babies or young children.
Rocking the baby gently is a calming method many parents use.
4. A way of making a tense situation more peaceful.
Speaking in a soft voice was an effective calming method during the argument.