for a little extra help

Resources.

COPING WITH STRESS: Steps to Chill

Grounding tools – 5 SENSES

Look for 5 objects you can see

Notice 4 things you can touch or feel with your hands/body/feet. 

Listen for 3 sounds. 

Notice 2 flavors you can taste. 

Smell and list 1 odor you notice. 

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Put your hand on your belly and take a deep breath, noticing your belly rise, and when you exhale try to breathe out slow and controlled. 

Breathe in – count to 4

Exhale – count to 4

RESOURCES FOR MENTAL ILLNESS

National Alliance on Mental Illness – a great resource for families. 

https://www.nami.org/Home