Senses
How can you use your environment to calm your anxiety?
( Autumn will approve or disapprove. )
Name one sound you could go to sleep to
bonfire, water, crickets, rain, etc
True or False: Loud, crowded spaces usually help people feel calm
False — they usually create stress or anxiety.
Name one thing from nature that makes people feel relaxed.
Fresh air, trees, plants, flowers, animals, rivers, sunsets, etc.
What was your childhood comfort object?
Neat!
What is one smell that brings you joy?
🤷🏻♀️ It’s up to you!
How does environmental wellness (light, noise, temperature, or comfort) impact the quality of sleep?
calm environment signals safety and rest, leading to deeper, longer sleep; a stressful or uncomfortable environment disrupts sleep.
What kind of place makes you feel most peaceful: a library, a busy street, or a garden?
Depends on the person
Why do many people find water (like oceans, rivers, or rain sounds) calming?
The rhythmic sound mimics the body’s natural rhythms (like breathing/heartbeat), which relaxes the nervous system.
True or False: when people clean their living space they typically feel better mentally.
True!
What is a relaxing sound for you?
What is it called when you make a routine & environment with the purpose of making it easier to fall asleep?
Sleep Hygiene
If your environment feels stressful, what’s one thing you could do to make it feel calmer without leaving?
Turn down noise, add soft music, dim the lights, open a window, focus on a calming object, use breathing exercises.
How long does the average craving last?
5 minutes - 30 minutes
When you think about the smell of cookies, what does that make you think of?
I’m hungry now
What do we call it when you use your senses — like sight, sound, or touch — to calm down in the moment?
Using a grounding technique
What’s one change you can make to your environment tonight that might help you sleep better?
Turning off electronics before bed, lowering room temperature, dimming lights, adding a fan or white noise, using a blanket for comfort.
If you’re feeling anxious what would you rather do?
Deep breathing or play something calming?
Your choice
Tell me one thing you like about yourself
Good job!
How did your environment feel when you were actively using substances?
Thanks for sharing
What senses do you use every day in group regardless of the activity we do?
Hearing & Seeing
Why does a quiet, dark room help people sleep better?
Darkness helps the brain make melatonin, and quiet prevents interruptions so the body can fully rest.
True or False: Your mindset has an impact on your environment.
TRUE
name one environment you cannot stand
nice one 👍
When your environment is out of your control, what can you control?
You can control you! Your reactions, thoughts, feelings, words, etc..