Verbal
Reminding yourself of a calmer or more positive validation
What is reciting a song/poem or affirmation?
Something to squeeze or jiggle in times of stress, or to stim
What is fidget toy / stress ball?
A way to cleanse and restart, quench a thirst
What is water / shower / wash face
Gets brain active on something different than what it is currently focused on, reversed thinking
What is spelling your name, words, etc. backwards?
Method to slow heart rate using respiration
What is square breathing?
A sweet treat, a small reward, Oren, etc.
What is a snack?
What is an option to use in de-escalation that also helps with panic attacks?
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Method?
To let loose, engage in quick physical activity for a renewed mental state. Similar name to Taylor Swift's 2014 famous pop song
What is shake it out?
Crossing your arms over chest and tapping your shoulders, calming
What is butterfly tapping?
Organic dopamine booster, usually consumed through concerts or headphones
What is music?
Air aroma aiding at accented atmosphere
What are essential oils?
Activate the brain by shifting focus and engaging analytical/memory side + geographical knowledge
What is listing countries or towns in your state?
Something you should do between work sessions to keep your brain fresh and non-stagnant. Can help ease physical tension, followed by mental tension.
What is stretch break?
A way to center/ground oneself through intensive and persistent temperature shock into soothing
What is Ice cube in hand
Letting your mind process and take out its emotion by writing out your emotions
What is journaling?