Distraction
You can do this when feeling emotionally and physically tired
Take a nap
You use crayons and markers to do this
Color
This is the act of tightening and releasing muscles.
PMR
Postive self-talk
This is something that you can do indoors or outdoors, which includes breathing and pumping your legs.
Run
Watch funny videos
This may involve using headphones or a speaker
Listen to music
Square, belly, and bubble are examples of this grounding technique.
Deep Breathing
This is when we repladce happy thoughts for negative thoughts.
Positive thought replacement
This could happen after hearing a joke, watching funny videos, or hanging out with friends.
Laugh
Reading
This can be used for a coping skill or getting clean
You follow prompts to stretch and practice deep breathing.
Yoga
Identifying one sensation for each sense to help bring us back into the current moment.
Mindfulness
This is something that you can do instead of hitting another person or object.
Hit/squeeze a pillow
You put pieces together to form a picture
Puzzles
You use your body to release energy
Exercise
This is the act of practicing breathing, performing heart hugs, and applying pressure to our bodies.
Grounding
Following prompts to create a picture of a place or setting in your mind.
This can be something that happens when you are sad, happy, of frustrated.
Crying
This involves a furry friend
Cuddle/play with an animal
This can be done with a handheld device or on the tv.
Video games
This can involve following prompts and includes calming music to allow for self-reflection.
Meditation
This can include following instructions to reach a relaxed state.
Guided meditation
You do this when you hear music.
Dance