Self-regulation isn't something we are born with; it's a skill we learn and strengthen with intention.

AUTHOR, PSYCHOTHERAPIST, AND MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATOR

ABOUT NICOLETA DRAGAN

I am a psychotherapist and mental health educator focussed on self-regulation and the powerful forces that shape our emotions, worldview, and sense of self.

My approach combines both education and practice. Education supports understanding of the powerful forces that shape our emotions, worldview, and sense of self, helping explain why navigating life can feel so difficult at times. Practice, in turn, supports the nurturing and growth of self-regulation through practical tools and experiential activities.

My Approach

BUILDING INNER BALANCE

The quiet power of self-regulation in moments of stress, fear, or conflict helps us pause before reacting, take a break before speaking, or stay present when wanting to shut down or run away.

It is the ability to self-soothe and stay grounded in times of distress that offers us the internal stability we need to effectively navigate life's challenges.

The ART of Self-Regulation

COMING SPRING 2026

A Practical Guide to Inner Balance

Gain the practical tools to steer through life's challenges with greater ease—and a deeper knowing that self-regulation is a skill you can nurture and grow, no matter where you start from.

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PRAISE FOR THE ART of SELF-REGULATION

“This book offers a tender invitation to get to know yourself with compassion. It helps you understand your nervous system and attachment patterns in a comforting, human way. Reading it feels like having a steady presence by your side, gently guiding you back to yourself.”

- Crystal Jacobo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Guided Practices for Inner Balance

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