Emotional First Aid Kit: 45 cards for self-care

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The continued focus on national racial inequities is likely causing increased anxiety and the need for extra support for ourselves and our youth. Please Note: If you have already booked onto The Emotional Rollercoaster training (for working with children aged 8-14), it covers the content of Emotional First Aid as well. Underpinned by impeccable craftsmanship and a beloved desire for comfort, each piece is soft to touch, and cut to flatter — thoughtful details designed to give the Aimé woman a sense of calm and confidence. Save a few pictures to remind you of some of the most beautiful memories in your life to be your anchor to the good times. Either read them at random, using the cards to pay attention to your inner thoughts and feelings, or focus on specific cards that you identify with – no matter your approach these cards will allow you to better understand how your mind works, and help you develop positive coping strategies.

TLG has over 24 years' experience in equipping churches to understand and walk alongside children and families who are struggling with their emotional and mental wellbeing. Gentle updates to their cult shapes bring refreshed balance and ease to stylishly assemble into your wardrobe. Emma has an amazing talent for making evidence-based psychology easy to understand and simple to put into practice. Inspirational reading – many people find comfort in reading positive memes, inspirational stories, poems or prayers, what are your favourite ones? However, sometimes, you may have an emotional emergency and just like responding to a physical emergency, having the right Emotional First Aid Kit can help.

When you need emotional support, you might enjoy lighting a candle with a calming scent or a dropping some relaxing essential oil in your diffuser while you read your favourite book. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. Unforeseen times lead to uncertain mood and emotions, and an unpredictable response to the changes in us and our surroundings. Emotional Map: Having an overall goal for moving through this time with as much ease as possible can be beneficial.

Emotional Charger: Taking a 10-15 minute break when feeling overwhelmed can reduce feelings of being overwhelmed. Make a care bundle consisting of face mask, bath salts, bubble wand, play dough and anything you think will help you achieve solace. What a brilliant tool to use with new parents whose children have joined them via adoption, to really delve deep into the enormous emotional impact this has on the new parents. I usually only prepare an emergency survival kit, but I have never thought about the importance of having an emotional first aid kit until I read this.All these activities affect the feel- good factor within your brain and will help you to develop a sense of wellbeing and calm. Think about what you might like to put in yours and where you might need to keep it – you may need one for school and one for home! It’s important to have these tools and techniques close to hand when you might be experiencing an emotional emergency.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. As we strive towards a future where no child is without hope, we want to equip churches up and down the country to know how to spot the signs of emotional distress and respond to them effectively.This kit is an artful collection of some of what the wisest and kindest, most experienced and most thoughtful people might say to us if they were beside us in a crisis. If this doesn’t work and you are a young person under the age of 19 in the UK, you can still always talk to the Childline counsellors. Try adding an extra 30 minutes to sleep time and include a soothing activity before bed, such as listening to relaxing music, writing a gratitude list, or reading an inspirational book. Readymade kits: If it’s too much of a task, and you just want to keep it simple, there are generic readymade Emotional First Aid Kits available online.

In a world of white noise it is often hard to hear - or even find - the mental health support you need. This FREE 90-minute live webinar will help church staff and volunteers spot and respond to the signs of emotional distress in children, teenagers and adults. One of the easiest ways to be reminded of this is to keep a visual card showing steps to mindful breathing.Keep a list of names and contact numbers of people who care about you and can cheer you up, so you can reach out to them. Emotional Food/Water : Daily nurturance includes doing at least one activity each day that promotes self-care like wearing comfy clothes, taking a bubble bath, eating your favorite food for a meal, or having a cup of a warm beverage like tea. In a world of white noise it is often hard to hear – or even find – the mental health support you need. Emotional Blankets : Spend time doing something that makes you feel good, like playing with pets, reading favorite books, playing games, dancing, sports, and spending time with friends and loved ones. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.