Lesson 3 of 9
Make a self-soothe kit
About 10 min
The goal
Prepare comfort for all five senses in advance, so it's there when thinking is hard.
Do it step by step
- 1
Gather one item per sense: something soft to touch, a calming sound or song, a nice smell, a comforting taste, a soothing thing to look at.
- 2
Put them together in one box, drawer, or phone playlist.
- 3
Try the kit once when you're calm, so your brain learns the route.
- 4
Review it monthly — swap out anything that's stopped working.
For parents
Help gather the kit without judging the choices. A teen's soothing items may look odd to you — what matters is that they work for them.
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