Self-soothing with all senses
Distinguish self-soothing, safe-place visualization and cue-controlled relaxation.
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Guiding idea
Start here if you first need a concrete body-based or sensory means of calming.
Decision aid
All three skills calm, but through different routes: Self-Soothing works broadly through the senses, closeness to the body and kind self-attention, Safe Place Visualization uses inner images of protection and support, Cue-Controlled Relaxation links calming to a trained signal. The cluster distinguishes whether concrete care for the senses, an inner image of safety or a retrievable relaxation anchor fits better right now.
One possible starting point
Self-Soothing
Better to start here when calming through the senses, closeness to the body or kind self-attention is needed.
Also in: Mindfulness · Emotion Regulation
Other options
Cue-Controlled Relaxation
Better to start here when relaxation should become available faster and more reliably through a practised signal.
Also in: Emotion Regulation
Safe-Place Visualization
Better to start here when an inner image of safety, support or protection should lower strong arousal.
Also in: Emotion Regulation