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Simple Self-Soothe Strategies

A firm hug or four slow breaths can take the edge off rising anxiety, for you or for a child you're supporting.

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When anxiety or anger starts to rise, you need something you can do there and then, without an app or a quiet room. These five self-soothe strategies work for adults and children alike.

Some will surprise you. Rubbing cream into your hands, closing your eyes for 30 seconds and giving yourself a firm 10-second hug all tell your brain you're safe. Box breathing (in for four, hold for four, out for four, hold for four) is easy to talk a child through. There's also a guided body scan to follow along with.

Practise them when you're calm, keep the ones that help and drop the rest. Many also work with a whole class, to settle everyone after a noisy lunchtime.

Modules

7 modules
  1. 1Introduction2 min
  2. 2Massage your hands4 min
  3. 3Close your eyes and look inwards3 min
  4. 4Give yourself a hug2 min
  5. 5Box breathing3 min
  6. 6Body scan7 min
  7. 7Wrap up1 min

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