Self-Soothe

DBT Self-Soothe Module
Distraction

 

100 Ideas for Your Self Soothing Kit • Divas With A Purpose

20 Items for Sight	20 Items for Sound	20 Items for Smell	20 Items for Taste	20 Items for Touch
1 – photos of things that make you happy	1 – Headphones	1 – Scented lotions	1 – Peppermint candy	1 – Fidget toys
2 – pictures of nature landscapes	2 – Recording of your voice reading affirmations	2 – Essential Oils (lavender, peppermint and rose are good for calming)	2 – Peppermint gum	2 – Silly Putty
3 – Notecards with reminders to “Breathe Deeply” and “Be Present”	3 – Recording of a loved one saying loving and affirming words	3 – Scratch & Sniff Stickers	3 – Cough drops	3 – A smooth stone
4 – Coloring book	4 – Clickers	4 – Mood Lifting Essential Oil Blend	4 – Fruit snacks	4 – Stress balls
5 – A notecard with 5-10 things you can do when stressed or overwhelmed	5 – Whistle	5 – Pieces of scented bar soap	5 – Sour candies	5 – Facial spray
6 – Kaleidoscope	6 – Harmonica	6 – Hand sanitizer	6 – Bubble gum	6 – Lego Kits
7 – Notes from loved ones with kind and affirming words	7 – Kazoo	7 – Scent satchets	7 – Hershey Kisses	7 – Hand lotion
8 – Affirmation cards	8 – YouTube videos with calming sounds	8 – Lavendar scented products (calms the mind and body)	8 – Rescue Remedy	8 – Rubik cube
9 – Mindfulness cards	9 – Calm (or similar) App	9 – Vanilla scented products (elevates your mood)	9 – Marshmallows	9 – Soft brush for your skin
10 – Pictures drawn by your children	10 – Earplugs	10 – Coffee beans	10 – Pretzels	10 – Scented Hand Sanitizer
11 – Small notepad or journal to write your thoughts	11 – Tissue paper to crinkle	11 – Citrus scented products (helps you feel energized)	11 – Almonds	11 – Wipes
12 – Trinkets in your favorite color	12 – Upbeat music	12 – Jasmine scented products (eases depression)	12 – Bottled water	12 – Pipe Cleaners
13 – Stickers	13 – Jazz music	13 – Cinnamon scented products (sharpens your mind)	13 – Gift card or cash for your favorite treat	13 – Marbles
14 – Play Dough	14 – Mozart	14 – Rosemary scented products (increases alertness)	14 – Trail Mix	14 – Stretchy String
15 – Pin Wheel	15 – Sound frequencies	15 – Pine scented products (alleviates stress)	15 – Chamomile Tea Packets	15 – Bubbles (encourages focused breathing, too!)
16 – Liquid Motion Timer	16 – Read tongue twisters out loud (or from memory if you’ve got it like that)	16 – Peppermind scented products (boosts concentration)	16 – Green Tea Packets	16 – Magnetic Tiles
17 – Eye Mask	17 – A list of trusted confidantes you can call and just talk or listen to	17 – Lemon scented products	17 – Ashwagandha Capsules	17 – Pin Art Toy
18 – Snow globe	18 – Bubble pop packaging (helps for touch, as well)	18 – Ginger scented products	18 – Peppermint drops	18 – Bubble Wrap
19 – Sand Timers	19 – Mindfulness technique written that helps you breathe and focus in on sounds around you	19 – Lemongrass scented products	19 – Dark Chocolate	19 – Pocket Etch-A-Sketch
20 – Visualization	20- A session on the Bloom app	20 – Your favorite perfume or scent that evokes a pleasant memory	20 – Yogi Tea	20 – Mini Massager

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