Grounding/Safety Box for Anxiety, PTSD, Dissociation & Stress | Mental Health Self-Help & Recovery

We show you some of the tricks and tools we use to help us establish grounding; a mindfulness technique often used in the relief of stress, anxiety, PTSD, dissociation and general mental wellbeing. Stimulate those 5 senses, and tell us: what's in your grounding/safety box?

Please leave your comments down below as your thoughts and practices may help others who are yet to find what works best for them.

===Whilst we may give self-help tips and advice, we are not a replacement for any mental health professional===

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★ Resources: ★
☆ CBT techniques: http://cogbtherapy.com/cognitive-beha...
☆ Donelli et. al., (2019) Effects of lavender on anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... *(dosage of lavender in tea will not reflect this study accurately, but may have placebo effects due to expectation 😊)
☆ Fallis, (2017) How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Better Mental Health - https://sass.uottawa.ca/sites/sass.uo...
☆ Christine Forner, (2017) - Dissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative Meditations - Trauma-informed practices to facilitate growth: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dissociation...
☆ McIntyre (2018) Is there a role for vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder? https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/fu...
☆ Lanius, U. F., & Bergmann, U. (2014) - Dissociation, EMDR, and adaptive information processing: The role of sensory stimulation and sensory awareness. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-0...

★ Items we used (no-promotion): ★
☆ Lavender Hand Cream (Crabtree & Evelyn)
☆ Tangle (Pink/clear/blue)
☆ 'Keep Calm & Stress Less' Mindfulness Cards from EmbracingMindfulness.com
☆ SMINT's (strong mints)
☆ Generic pocket tissues
☆ 'Anxiety' Aromatherapy Roll-on from Bee, Balm & Ash
☆ Magnet beads
☆ Crystal (with recovering & recent memories associated)
☆ Lava-bead bracelet
☆ 'Unwind' by Mohdoh
☆ Kool Pak (compact) instant-ice pack
☆ Swamp Thing Matcha & Dozy Girl herbal tea from Bird & Blend tea co.
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☆ If you'd like to speak to a licensed counsellor/therapist online, we have a BetterHelp link:
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☆ Free online listening services are also available:
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★ If you're in need to find a therapist/DID specialist, try: ★
☆ UK:
https://support.pods-online.org.uk/fi...
☆ International:
https://isstd.connectedcommunity.org/...

★ If you're experiencing a crisis, please reach out to your local Mental Health Professional, or call your emergency services. ★
You could also try Crisis helplines such as The Samaritans:
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☆ UK SAMARITANS: 116 123 or call NHS Direct on 111 for advice

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