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Soothe Bags

Also known as a compassionate kit bag.  Useful to have to hand when you have a very low or anxious day.  It can be used to help you shift your move to looking through your box to reminisce better days and look at planning for the future.  It is a good grounding tool.

Suggestions for a soothe bag

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  • Pictures of happier times

  • DVD of your favourite film

  • Your favourite book

  • Your favourite playlist

  • Hot chocolate sachets

  • Bar of chocolate

  • Fluffy socks

  • Teddy bear

  • Puzzle book

  • Positive statements

  • Stress ball

  • Lavender/peppermint or rose.

Serves as a good distraction for your hands.  Stress balls are particularly good, they are satisfying to touch and easy to put force into to relieve stress.  It can encourage your muscles to relax, helps reduce anxiety.

Items to touch

Memories

Acts as a reminder that life is made up of different elements.  It is good to remember that there are people who you can turn too and that new opportunities await.

Smell

Helps you feel more present.
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  • Peppermint is for grounding.

  • Lavender is for relaxation.

  • Rose is for tranquillity.

Music

Music can have a very positive effect on your emotional wellbeing.  Can help you reflect on happier times and shift low mood.

Positive Quotes

Reading your positive quotes is helpful to shift your mood into a more positive headspace.

Activity

Having an activity to complete can really help you self-soothe.  Helps you become more mindful.

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