Calming Tools

"The Butterfly Hug is a form of bilateral stimulation that can be used as a grounding technique.The process is simple and can be done in any situation.  It can help bring you back to the present moment and calm your emotional state" - TYF Support Group

"Guided imagery meditation is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination in proactive, positive ways. Guided imagery can help you achieve a more relaxed and focused mental state." - TYF Support Group

"Alternate Nostril Breathing is the perfect technique for calming the mind, and helping you to experience peace and harmony. Doing it for a few minutes helps to relieve fatigue, tension, and stress.  The Sanskrit name for this breathing practice is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, which translates to “subtle energy clearing breathing technique."  - Faith Hunter

"The breath serves as a focus for your attention. Think of your breath as an anchor that holds you to the present moment. Breathing can't happen in the past or the future, it can only happen right now, in this moment. Becoming more aware of your breathing will help ground you. Controlling your breathing may feel like taming a wild horse. Tame it with patience and kindness." -TYF Support Group