Helpful Practices in Challenging Times

When you take a walk outside, notice you are leaving the house, that you can leave. This is important for working with your trauma response of any feelings of being confined during this quarantine time. Feel the sun on your face and body. Breath fully. Resource with the beauty around you. Feel your feet on the ground as you walk. If you are unable to get outside, look out a window and see the sun shining…

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Taking A Walk & Resourcing

When you take a walk outside, notice you are leaving the house, that you can leave. This is important for working with your trauma response of any feelings of being  confined during this quarantine time. 

Feel the sun on your face and body. Breath fully. Resource with the beauty around you. Feel your feet on the ground as you walk.

If you are unable to get outside, look out a window and see the sun shining or the rain coming down or a beautiful tree. See what you are drawn to and allow yourself to take some slow breaths as you take in the beauty you see.

Self Care & Self Soothing

Every couple of  hours, take just a few minutes to be with yourself. Placing your hand on your heart and your belly can help. Validate your reality – Say to yourself, “I’m here with you. (notice what you are feeling and then validate your feelings) You make sense. Your feelings make sense.”  Whatever is there, meet it.  Brain shifts happen with self care and contact. 

You can do this alone in a comfortable sitting area, or outside in a lovely location. You can also do this wherever you are, even if your family member or children are present. It may even be helpful for your family members or children to see you being quiet with yourself. They won’t hear the inner dialogue you are saying to yourself. They will see and feel your system settle and that will have a healing effect on them and your relationship.

Face To Face Time

It is helpful to the emotional body and to the nervous system to have connection. Use FaceTime or other ways to connect face to face. 

 I saw one child on his porch sitting and talking to a neighbor across the way on his porch. Be creative. Find a way to see each other and connect.

 Face to face time helps us relax and feel connected. This is one way our human brains and hearts are regulated and feel safe. Choose people to do this with that you are comfortable with. 

Please Be Kind & Gentle With Yourselves 

Relationships can be full of joy and comfort.  They also take work and need mending at times. During these difficult times we may need each other more and this can bring up both positive and challenging dynamics.

See my blog: Repair – Communication & Connection

Reach out for help with family dynamics if you need to.

This is a time to make sure you are surrounded by those that can offer kindness and respite.