Try breathing in sync with these animated GIFs to induce relaxation and help manage feelings of anxiety or stress.
Coping with Holiday Stress
The Ultimate Guide to Adult Coloring Books
Adult coloring books seem to be everywhere these days. With more people becoming aware of the cognitive and emotional benefits of coloring, it's no wonder that the popularity of these books has grown exponentially in recent years. I have put together this guide to help you navigate the process of choosing an adult coloring book that you will be satisfied with.
Coping Cards
It is often difficult to access helpful, more rational thoughts when we are feeling upset. Coping cards allow us to prepare for this by writing down helpful coping statements ahead of time, so that we can read through these statements when we feel upset and would otherwise find it difficult to access helpful thoughts and ways of viewing situations.
6 Awesome Adult Coloring Book Series
10 Great Websites with Free Adult Coloring Pages
Are you looking for coloring materials but not yet ready to commit to purchasing an adult coloring book? I've put together this list of 10 of the best websites with free, printable adult coloring pages. These free resources make the calming and enjoyable activity of coloring accessible to everyone, so try it out today!
Relaxation Technique: Visual Imagery
Monday Dose of Mindfulness: Thought Defusion
Have you ever had upsetting thoughts sitting at the forefront of your mind and become stuck going over and over these same upsetting thoughts? When we become preoccupied with distressing thoughts or images that keep repeating, it blocks us from enjoying our lives. In order to decrease our distress we must develop skills that enhance our ability to choose which of our thoughts we want to pay attention to and which of our thoughts we want to allow to float away.