WHAT IS A RESOURCE? by Irene Lyon
- A resource is anything that helps to soothe and settle us.
- Provides a sense of goodness.
- Helps anchor us to the here and now.
- Helps prevent us from getting over-activated when we are doing healing work.
LIST OF HELPFUL RESOURCES: created by Awakening from the Trance of Trauma Group
Curiosity
Imagination
Gentle touch
The ocean
The smell of bread baking in the oven.
Nature,
Picking oranges from a tree.
Seeing almond trees in bloom.
Looking at the sunset reflecting on the sea turning it pink.
A bath with lavender oil.
Special tea called blue lady.
My bed
Music
Tapping
Walking
Reading
The sound of birds
Washing dishes by hand.
Netflix,
Naps
Cookies
Soothing music
Soft blankets
Tea
Nature
Puzzle
Awareness
Hair being brushed
Noticing
Massage
Drawing
Petting my dog,
Watching a tv show I like
Calling a friend or family member.
Making tea
Taking my dog for a walk.
1000 piece jig saw puzzle when things seem overwhelming.
Tea
NatureÂ
Flannel pj’s
Alone time
Music & dancing
Inner conversations with my young ones.
My bed
Hot bath
Tea
Solitude
Warm rice bags
Essential oils
Call a friend
Orienting
Self compassion
My bed,
My puppy,
My husband,
Cup of tea,
Hot water bottle
My grandchildrenÂ
Sun on my Skin
Weighted blanket
Stuffed animal
Soaking feet in epsom salts.
Talk to a therapist
Swim
Prayer
Visualization
Meditation
Humming
Rocking
Crafting
The forest
Candles
Staying in bed.
Blanket fort
Chopping wood
Acupuncture
Writing Poetry
Self hug/holding
House plants
Crossword puzzles
Gardening
Reading
Swimming
Colouring
My phone
Crisis Line
Cuddling my kids.
Quiet
Listening to the Rain
Noticing the space that holds the Sensations