Overview
After difficult or scary events, bodies can stay on “high alert.” This page offers gentle, practical ideas focused on safety, choice, and small skills you can practice over time. Take what helps, leave the rest, and reach out for professional support if you need it.
Try It Now
- Safe place: picture somewhere you feel safe; name 3 things you can see, 2 you can hear, 1 you can feel.
- Choice menu: write 3 options you can choose anytime (sip water, step outside, slow breaths).
- Co-regulate: sit with a trusted person and breathe together for 60 seconds—long exhale.
Talk Starters
- “When reminders pop up, what signs does your body give you?”
- “Which coping choices feel most helpful—and which feel too much?”
- “Who could we ask for support if this gets heavy?”
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Educational content only — not medical or therapy advice. If you’re worried about safety or health, contact a qualified professional or local services immediately.