Small tools for everyday wellbeing.

Explore grounding and breathing exercises, thoughtful reading, mindfulness apps, and information about the human–animal bond. These resources can offer additional support between sessions.

Grounding

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 : Notice five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste

Describe an Object : Choose a nearby item and describe it in detail. Notice the color, texture, and any other details that may have otherwise gone unnoticed

Reading

Attached - Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel Heller, M.A.

The Happiness Trap - Russ Harris, M.D.

Getting Past Your Past - Francine Shapiro, Ph.D.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori Gottlieb, LMFT

Breathing Skills

4 - 7 - 8 : Inhale to the count of four, hold to the count of seven, and exhale to the count of eight

Square Breathing : Inhale to the count of four, hold to the count of four, exhale to the count of four, and hold to the count of four

Apps

Finch - self care, routines, mood tracking

Headspace - guided mindfulness and stress management

Insight Timer - collection of meditations

Animals can provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support during life's challenges. While they are not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment, the bond we share with our pets can play an important role in emotional well-being, connection, and grounding.

Explore the Human Animal Bond

The comfort of connection.

Note -

These resources are intended for additional support between sessions and are not a substitute for therapy or emergency care.

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