Question 1

What is My Control Toolbox?

Accepted Answer

My Control Toolbox is a personalized repertoire of emotional regulation strategies that help you manage different emotions. It allows you to select and customize tools that work best for you from various categories including breathing, sensory, movement, cognitive/mental, social, and expression techniques.

Question 2

What types of tools are available in the Control Toolbox?

Accepted Answer

The toolbox includes six categories of tools: Breathing (for calming the body), Sensory (using the senses), Movement (to evacuate stress), Cognitive/Mental (using thought), Social (asking for help), and Expression (expressing emotions). You can choose your favorite tools from each category.

Question 3

When should I use my Control Toolbox?

Accepted Answer

You can use your Control Toolbox in various emotional situations: when you're angry, when you're anxious, when you're sad, or when you're feeling overwhelmed. The tools are designed to help you regulate these different emotional states effectively.

Question 4

How do I personalize my toolbox?

Accepted Answer

You can personalize your toolbox by clicking on the tools that work for you and marking them with stars. You can select your favorite tools from each category and they will be added to your personal toolbox section for easy access.

Question 5

Can I save and print my Control Toolbox?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Control Toolbox includes save, print, and reset functions. You can save your personalized selection of tools, print it for offline reference, or reset it to start over with your selections.

Question 6

Who created the Control Toolbox?

Accepted Answer

The Control Toolbox was created with love by DYNSEO, a company that develops tools and resources for emotional regulation and cognitive wellness.

My Control Toolbox

📦 Choose your favorite tools

Breathing

Sensory

Movement

Cognitive / Mental

Expression

🧰 My personal toolbox

⏰ When should I use my tools?

😤 When I'm angry

😰 When I'm anxious

😢 When I'm sad

😫 When I'm overwhelmed