Fill a box or bag of items that are meaningful to you and give you hope. It can also be a good idea to put in things that soothe your senses and help you to care for yourself. Self-care is not just necessary, it is essential. It is a good idea to include things that help to keep you distracted if you are experiencing distressing thoughts. Decorate your box as you wish – get creative! If you can’t put the item in the bag or box, then use a reminder of the item in the form of a picture. We’ve put together some example of things you could include but feel free to add anything that helps you.
Sight Magazines Puzzle books
Pictures of friends & family Positive coping statements A prompt to go into nature DVDs Prompts for your favourite YouTube videos
Touch A soft blanket A grounding object
A fidget toy Nail varnish Bubble bath Hand cream Fluffy socks
Sound Helpful numbers to call A guided meditation Some music to play or a picture of an instrument Prompts to listen to a
playlist that fills you with hope
An audio book
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