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Self- Soothing (SS) is:
Use the 5 senses!
Vision—I can use my eyes to look at: Scenic images Nature
The stars
Hearing—I can use my ears to listen to: Music The rain
Smell—I can use my nose to smell: Candles Fresh baked cookies
Taste—I can use my mouth to taste: Hot chocolate Gum/mint
Touch—I can use my body to feel:
Silly Putty / Play Doh A soft, warm blanket
Pictures
My favorite movie Shampoo/body wash Hard candy Lotion on my skin
Art Silence Fresh cut grass Chocolate
A bubble bath
Distress Tolerance SELF-SOOTHE
 comforting  relaxing
 being kind & gentle to oneself—I deserve it!
 doing things that feel good
Self- Soothing is NOT:
 jolting the senses
 continuing to be hard on myself
 avoiding life
 overusing one sense that it becomes problematic—overeating, etc.
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