Emotional First Aid Kit: 45 cards for self-care

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In similar way, if out for a walk or looking out the window, look and describe the clouds in the sky, shades of colour of the sky, trees, bushes, grass, anything you can see. Biography: Dr Emma Hepburn is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over 15 years experience of working with and treating mental health difficulties in both the public and private sector. 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. 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!

In a world of white noise it is often hard to hear - or even find - the mental health support you need. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book” – E. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. An Emotional Emergency Kit (just like a Disaster Emergency Kit) is designed to provide the necessary supplies to support you through a difficult and challenging situation.Unforeseen times lead to uncertain mood and emotions, and an unpredictable response to the changes in us and our surroundings. An Emotional First Aid Kit isn’t just for pandemics; it’s for any time in our lives when we feel overwhelmed or distressed, or when we’ve had a rough week and we crave for something to give us comfort and peace of mind, a sense of stimulation to keep on going, and something to rely on, to remind us of our strengths. It’s increasingly clear that the past few years have had a massive impact on many people's emotional and mental health, especially children and families who have been struggling with isolation, anxiety, food insecurity and poverty as well as the rising cost of living and other pressures.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Necessary cookies: Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. 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.Hopefully we won’t face them very often (if at all), but knowing how we might respond can lend us an important degree of confidence and resilience. 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.