My coping toolbox
Tools for tender moments.
Browse by what you need. No conversation required.
I have 30 seconds
I have 2 minutes
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
A step-by-step sensory activity to bring you back to now.
Gentle Breathing
Slow, steady breaths with a calm visual guide.
Emotional Check-In
Three gentle questions, two honest minutes.
Self-Compassion Practice
Speak to yourself the way you'd speak to a friend.
The 10-Minute Pause
A guided pause before acting on an emotional urge.
I have 5 minutes
For specific moments
Before I Respond
Pause, check in with yourself, then choose.
When I Feel Guilty
Sort what's yours from what was never yours to carry.
When I Feel Confused
Separate events, interpretations, feelings, and needs.
When I'm Missing the Good Moments
Make room for both truths at once.
When I Feel Angry
Recognize anger without shame, and move it safely.
Ongoing support
Unsent Letter
Say what you need to say — without sending it.
Reach Out to Someone Safe
Gentle ways to connect with a trusted person.
Choose a Comforting Activity
Small, kind things for your body and heart.
Self-Trust Reflection
Rebuild confidence in your own judgment.
Boundary Reflection
Clarify what you need to feel safe and respected.
Safe Tension Release
Move anger through your body safely.
I Am Worthy
Gentle truths to rebuild self-worth.