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How to Create a Self-Soothe Box
Memories-- Include pictures of people or places that have only positive memories attached to them
Touch-- Include something you can touch, as it encourages muscles to relax. This can include items like Therapy putty or stress, spiky or squishy balls.
Smell- This can be personalized depending on what scents you prefer; a few typical ones include: peppermint for grounding and lavender or rose for relaxation and tranquillity. You can put drops on your clothing, stress ball, or play dough. Another great item is a candle.
Taste- Herbal teas and calming teas also help people to relax. You can include strong mints, chocolate, chewing gum, and sour sweets. You could also keep a small bottle of water in a self-soothe box, which is a gentle reminder to stay hydrated.
Sound- Some people found the white sound quite relaxing to have in the background. Others enjoy including relaxation or meditation CDs, animal songs, white noise, or audiobooks.
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