Emotional Support: Overcoming Fear Together

You're safe right now

Your body is reacting to fear, but you are safe

Let's calm your body together

Slow your breathing

Breath in - 4 seconds

Hold - 4 seconds

Breath out - 6 seconds

Longer exhales helps your body calm down

Nothing is wrong with you - your body is trying to protect you

Look around

Look around your space

Name 3 things you can see around

Say quietly: I am safe right now

Draw your feeling

Take a piece of paper and draw what you feel

It doesn't have to look good - just let it out

Your feelings don't have to stay inside

Comfort and hugs

Wrap yourself in a blanket

Hug a pillow

Or hug someone you trust

Your body feels safer with warmth and connection

Kind words to yourself

Say quietly:

I am safe right now

This feeling will pass

I can get through this moment

I am not alone

Fear is a feeling - not a danger

My thoughts are not my reality, I survived my fear before and I will again

I am doing better just by being here

I don't need to figure anything out right now

Guided meditation and game is coming up - stay tuned.

If you feel like you might hurt yourself or someone else, please reach out for immediate help.