Coping Techniques
Coping Techniques
Butterfly Hug
- Butterfly is an ancient symbol of transformation
- Self-soothing technique
- It can be used in the presence of fear or anxiety
Self-Care Calendar
- The Self–Care Calendaris a reminder to love yourself, take care of yourself, and treat yourself kindly.
- It will help you prioritize self-care even if you think you’re too busy.
- You can find free printable calendars on google, blank or filled out.
- You can add self-care activities to your scheduler or use the calendar on your phone.
Music
- Music has been well-known to affect our moods throughout human history.
- Make a playlist of songs to play when you want to feel good.
- Research shows that different music genres can affect our mood in different ways.
5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique
- 5: Acknowledge FIVE things you see around you. It could be a pen, a spot on the ceiling, anything in your surroundings.
- 4: Acknowledge FOUR things you can touch around you. …
- 3: Acknowledge THREE things you hear. …
- 2: Acknowledge TWO things you can smell. …
- 1: Acknowledge ONE thing you can taste.
