In this module we’ll explore some of these strategies, explaining how theyare used and whytheywork. As we will emphasize in this section, relaxation skills are best used in conjunction with other CBT skills …

Many of the techniques in this handout are designed to help you when you might be experiencing stress, overwhelm or anxiety. These states are caused when the brain and body perceive that it is …

Choose items that comfort or relax you – such as soft cushions, gentle lighting, a journal, music, or calming scents. What colours would you use in your calm space? Pick shades that help you feel …

Experiment with calming strategies when you feel calm and safe so they are easier to use when you are becoming stressed or anxious. Try mixing-and-matching different strategies. Notice which strategies …

Learning how to self soothe is as important for adults as it is for babies. Grounding and self soothing is how we calm our bodies when we are overloaded by stress or overwhelming emotions. You may …

Put on the board Coping and Calming Skills and ask group members to brainstorm techniques. You or a volunteer participant lists them on the board. Distribute the reproducible pages. Take turns reading …

Pick 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch... calming technique that connects you with the present by exploring the five senses.