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COMFORT THROUGH YOUR SENSES
COMFORT THROUGH YOUR SENSES
Your senses can help bring your attention toward something calming or comforting.
Self-soothing means using your senses intentionally when distress is high.
NOTICE SOMETHING SAFE AND SOOTHING.
NOTICE SOMETHING SAFE AND SOOTHING.
WHEN CAN THIS HELP?
WHEN CAN THIS HELP?
😟 I feel anxious.
😢 I feel sad.
🌊 I feel overwhelmed.
🌀 My thoughts won't slow down.
🌙 I need help settling myself.
LEARN SELF-SOOTHE
LEARN SELF-SOOTHE
👁 SEE
👁 SEE
Notice something calming.
👂 HEAR
👂 HEAR
Listen to a soothing sound.
👃 SMELL
👃 SMELL
Notice a pleasant or familiar scent.
👅 TASTE
👅 TASTE
Notice a safe, pleasant taste.
✋ TOUCH
✋ TOUCH
Notice a comfortable texture or temperature.
NOTICE → SENSE →SOOTHE
NOTICE → SENSE →SOOTHE
TRY IT
TRY IT
Choose one sense.
Choose one sense.
What could I SEE that feels calming?
What could I SEE that feels calming?
What could I HEAR that feels calming?
What could I HEAR that feels calming?
What could I TOUCH that feels comforting?
What could I TOUCH that feels comforting?
I CAN USE MY SENSES TO HELP MYSELF THROUGH A DIFFICULT MOMENT.
I CAN USE MY SENSES TO HELP MYSELF THROUGH A DIFFICULT MOMENT.
WATCH-- Optional Video
WATCH-- Optional Video
Want to review this skill again?
After watching
After watching
“Which sense helps me feel most grounded?”
“Which sense helps me feel most grounded?”
TAKE IT WITH YOU
TAKE IT WITH YOU
MY RECOVERY CHECK
MY RECOVERY CHECK
☐ I understand Self-Soothe.
☐ I practiced using one sense.
☐ I can name something soothing I can use again.
REMEMBER
REMEMBER
NOTICE → SENSE → SOOTHE
Educational Resource: These materials support recovery-skills education and practice. They do not replace individualized treatment, professional medical advice, crisis evaluation, or guidance from your treatment team.
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