Mental & Emotional Wellness Journal

impulse control

Exploring the Space Between Reaction and Response in Therapy

Someone says something that lands wrong, and suddenly you’re reacting before you’ve even thought. Words fly out, doors slam, or you go completely silent. Then comes the regret. Your nervous system is simply doing what it’s wired to do. But automatic doesn’t mean unchangeable. Between trigger and response lies a space where choice becomes possible. Explore the crucial difference between reacting and responding, the neuroscience driving both, and how person-centred therapy helps you build that space where you can act