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Description: We show you some of the tricks and tools we use to help us establish grounding; a mindfulness technique often used in the relief of stress, anxiety, PTSD, dissociation and general mental wellbeing. Stimulate those 5 senses, and tell us: what's in your grounding/safety box? Please leave your comments down below as your thoughts and practices may help others who are yet to find what works best for them. ===Whilst we may give self-help tips and advice, we are not a replacement for any mental health professional=== 🎶 Love the music? All music was created by Jake’s actor, Will. 🎶 Check out more &/or commission at: 🎶 soundcloud.com/willsidsmith 🎶 Instagram: @willsidsmith 🧩🧩🧩 --- ★ Resources: ★ ☆ CBT techniques: cogbtherapy.com/cognitive-behavior-therapy-techniques ☆ Donelli et. al., (2019) Effects of lavender on anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711319303411 *(dosage of lavender in tea will not reflect this study accurately, but may have placebo effects due to expectation 😊) ☆ Fallis, (2017) How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve for Better Mental Health - sass.uottawa.ca/sites/sass.uottawa.ca/files/how_to_stimulate_your_vagus_nerve_for_better_mental_health_1.pdf ☆ Christine Forner, (2017) - Dissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative Meditations - Trauma-informed practices to facilitate growth: amazon.co.uk/Dissociation-Mindfulness-Creative-Meditations-Christine/dp/1138838314 ☆ McIntyre (2018) Is there a role for vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder? futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/bem-2018-0002 ☆ Lanius, U. F., & Bergmann, U. (2014) - Dissociation, EMDR, and adaptive information processing: The role of sensory stimulation and sensory awareness. psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-05660-012 ★ Items we used (no-promotion): ★ ☆ Lavender Hand Cream (Crabtree & Evelyn) ☆ Tangle (Pink/clear/blue) ☆ 'Keep Calm & Stress Less' Mindfulness Cards from EmbracingMindfulness.com ☆ SMINT's (strong mints) ☆ Generic pocket tissues ☆ 'Anxiety' Aromatherapy Roll-on from Bee, Balm & Ash ☆ Magnet beads ☆ Crystal (with recovering & recent memories associated) ☆ Lava-bead bracelet ☆ 'Unwind' by Mohdoh ☆ Kool Pak (compact) instant-ice pack ☆ Swamp Thing Matcha & Dozy Girl herbal tea from Bird & Blend tea co. --- 🧩🧩🧩 --- ★ We're big advocates of self-care and self-help: ★ ☆ If you'd like to speak to a licensed counsellor/therapist online, we have a BetterHelp link: betterhelp.com/multiplicity ☆ Free online listening services are also available: 7cups.com ★ If you're in need to find a therapist/DID specialist, try: ★ ☆ UK: support.pods-online.org.uk/find-a-therapist ☆ International: isstd.connectedcommunity.org/network/network-find-a-professional ★ If you're experiencing a crisis, please reach out to your local Mental Health Professional, or call your emergency services. ★ You could also try Crisis helplines such as The Samaritans: ☆ US SAMARITANS: 1 (800) 273-TALK ☆ UK SAMARITANS: 116 123 or call NHS Direct on 111 for advice ★ Social Media: ★ ☆ Facebook: facebook.com/multiplicity... ☆ Instagram: instagram.com/multiplicit... ☆ Twitter: twitter.com/multiplicityand ☆ Tumblr: multiplicityandme.tumblr.com ☆ Tumblr (the alters): multiplicityandwe.tumblr.com ★ And if you'd like to support us further...?: ★ ☆ Become a super-duper Patron!: patreon.com/multiplicityandme ☆ You could buy us a coffee!: ko-fi.com/multiplicityandme ☆ Prefer to send an Amazon gift? Here's our Wishlist: amzn.eu/ixnmvek ★ Or, if you'd like to send us your letters?: ★ ☆ P.O. Box: [alters name if wanted @] MultiplicityAndMe PO BOX 141 Cwmbran NP449DG Wales, UK --- 🧩🧩🧩 --- ★ We are not affiliated to all links, but we only endorse sites we trust. ★ -- 🧩🧩🧩 --- #dissociativeidentitydisorder #mentalhealth #psychology ☆ ☆ ☆