Transcreature

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1. Write down all techniques – make separate lists for comfort and distracting
2. Integrate sensory techniques into both lists
3. Make many copies of the list and put in purse, wallet, car, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen drawer
4. Gather all items needed to carry out each list at home
5. Use a box, basket, other container (you can make or decorate your own) so all items are together
6. Make a CD of favorite music
7. List journaling and other activities so you do not have to remember
8. Make a portable grounding kit to keep with you at all times.

•  Get a small notebook in which you can write your lists.

• Write the lists, support people’s phone #s and, other inspiring quotes, comforting thoughts, or anything you might want to remember in those hard moments.

• Always keep the notebook with you.

• Make a “20 min” CD – 4 or 5 songs that you can play when you can take a brief time break in a safe place. When the CD is over, you know it’s time to get back to whatever you were doing.

• Gather small items to help with sensory grounding, and put them in a small case together. Examples include gum, a stone, a chain, hard candy, a Koosh ball.

• Keep distracting items such as a deck of cards, book, games or puzzles with the kit.