Alternative Comfort Kids Activity Sheets (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Alternative Comfort Kids Activity Sheets Page 2

Reading and Writing

Write in your journal

Read a book, magazine or newspaper

Relaxation, meditation and spirituality

Engage in spiritual practices, such as prayer, meditation

or religious reflection

Practice relaxation and breathing exercises, or

meditation

Sensory stimulus

Have a warm or cold shower

Listen to relaxing music

Use ice or a cold face cloth on your body

Use a weighted blanket

Play with a stress ball

Massage your hands with preferred essential oils or creams

Supportive conversations/engagements

Create a safety plan with your clinician

Talk to a clinician, peer support worker, spiritual care worker

Sit with a clinician, peer support worker, spiritual care worker

Walk with a clinician, peer support worker, spiritual care worker

Call a friend or family member for calming support

Discuss ways to reduce smoking and nicotine cravings, such as nicotine

replacement therapy

Social

Participate in group activities or therapeutic group sessions

Play cards, board games or video games

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