Self soothe
Assortment of oils
What are essential oils?
Something we all spend way too much time on
Opposite to fear
What is approaching, staying involved or leaning towards the situation?
The process of writing something out, sometimes with or without prompts
What is journaling?
the psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Imitates the feeling of being hugged by someone
What is a weighted blanket?
Could be calling, Facetiming, or meeting up with a support
What is talking to someone?
Opposite to Sadness
What is not engaging in typical sadness behaviors? Instead of isolating or avoidance, get out, do something fun or reach out to your supports.
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emotions/feelings
This technique helps calm down the sympathetic and nervous systems
What are deep breathing techniques?
Giving yourself the grace to be off-balance and the space to just be as you are for a while.
What is self -compassion?
Change of environment
What is being outside ?
Opposite to Anger
Have sympathy or empathy for either yourself or the other person. Exercise and let off some steam!
Name two distress tolerance skills
Willingness
IMPROVE
ACCEPTS
Radical Acceptance
Self Soothe
the idea of appreciation for what an individual receives or has, whether tangible or intangible, independent of monetary worth
What are gratitude practices?
example of something related to touch to self soothe
What is your favorite blanket, stress ball, fidget toy etc.
Skill involving sound
Opposite to Shame
What is letting go and acceptance?
Activity that increases awareness of sensations/feelings throughout the body sometimes with or without a script
What is a body scan?
A set of techniques that are intended to encourage a heightened state of awareness and focused attention
What is meditation? OR What is mindfulness?
technique combines tapping with focused breathing and positive affirmations, such as, “I’m safe and secure” or “I am loved,” and is an excellent grounding technique that can be used anywhere
What is EFT ? (Emotion Freedom Technique)
A non-pharmacological method of relaxation whereby the individual alternates utilizing creation of tension in specific areas of the body
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Opposite to Guilt
First- analyze if your guilt fits the facts! What are you feeling guilty for ? Is it based on facts or opinion. If based on facts begin to practice forgiveness. If based in opinion, let it go!
Idea that our bodies can sense emotions
Grounding techniques that promote mindfulness
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