Mental Health Resources
Earth
Pay attention to what you are touching, texture.
Wind
Breath in though nose 4 counts, hold for 2 counts, blow out through your mouth until shoulders drop- pay attention to body and how it feels
Water
Swish spit or water around in your mouth.
Activate…
1
Inhale 4 courts in through the nose, hold for 2 counts, blow out the mouth for 4 counts – Do 4 times.
2
Safe place / Calm place: Remember your word, and use it everyday to increase the window of tolerance.
3
You can have the person stomp their feet on the …
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 senses
To increase your awareness and ground yourself in the present moment, list five things you see, four things you hear, three things you feel, two things you smell, and one thing you taste.
Finding your center
Sit upright in a comfortable …