Scroll down to see each of the seven call outs on the page.
Breathe
Breathe
? Take a deep breath in for a count of 5.
? Hold it for a count of 4.
? Exhale for a count of 6.
? Repeat the above, three or four times, increasing the counts by 1 each time.
? Pause to check-in with yourself.
? Begin again and repeat the whole cycle as needed.
Can't Sleep? Try These Helpful Hints!
Can't Sleep? Try These Helpful Hints!
? Get to sleep and wake up at about the same time every day to help your body to GET INTO A ROUTINE.
? AVOID LONG NAPS during the daytime.
? EXERCISE and soak in some sunshine during the day.
? Make sure you are COMFORTABLE and your room is relatively quiet, dark, and cool.
? BREATHE in for a count of 4, hold for a count of 7, release to a count of 8.
? WRITE DOWN YOUR THOUGHTS if your mind is racing and be sure to include anything that went well during your day.
? Visualize things that make you HAPPY.
? AVOID CHECKING the time.
? Offer yourself some comfort if feeling stressed "I WILL BE OK TOMORROW!"
How to Stay Organized
How to Stay Organized
? Keep one notebook for everything.
? Set goals for every day.
? Break big projects into little tasks.
? Be alone when you need to focus.
? Always have your planner with you.
? Hide your phone when you are busy.
? Avoid multi-tasking.
5-4-3-2-1
5-4-3-2-1
Name 5 things I see
Name 5 things I hear
Name 5 things I feel
Name 4 things I see
Name 4 things I hear
Name 4 things I feel
Name 3 things I see
Name 3 things I hear
Name 3 things I feel
Name 2 things I see
Name 2 things I hear
Name 2 things I feel
Name 1 thing I see
Name 1 thing I hear
Name 1 thing I feel
How to Talk Yourself Through a Panic Attack
How to Talk Yourself Through a Panic Attack
? I KNOW....
...that I am safe right now.
...that this will fade away.
...this is a natural response.
...I am not in danger.
...a panic attack can't hurt me.
...that I am getting enough air.
...that I am starting to relax.
...I feel calmer.
? I KNOW I AM GOING TO BE OKAY.
Warning Signs of Depression
Warning Signs of Depression
? Persistently low mood.
? Feeling pessimistic.
? Feeling Hopeless.
? Feeling anxious or tense.
? Withdrawing from social engagements, family, school or work.
? Sleep problems.
? Losing interest in doing things one used to enjoy.
Coping with Grief & Loss
Coping with Grief & Loss
? No right/wrong way to do it.
? Acknowledge the pain.
? Create a simple, daily routine.
? Connect with others.
? Write down your feelings.
? Move, eat, sleep.
? Collect memories.
? Be patient with yourself.