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5-4-3-2-1 Calming Technique. This is a universal technique, inspired by the field of Mindfulness.

Area: Trauma (trauma, suicide risk and challenging behaviors)

This technique could be used for Training purposes, in order to facilitate the understanding of trauma and how to relieve the “pain”. For the purposes of a training activity, you can use the Role playing and ask from the learners to use the technique to one another. This will bring to the table a lot of queries and will promote group discussion. From a Theoretical point of view, the demonstration of this technique to the learners will promote the understanding around trauma, post-traumatic stress and the discomfort these may cause to the individual.

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Link
https://www.evergreenyfs.org/Youth%20Anxiety%20Handouts.pdf

  • Type of resource

    This resource is available as an open access online report. Regarding the general idea behind the technique:There are 5 steps to take to help create progress towards finding symptom reduction and/or relief. Taking these 5 steps might not be overnight magic, but can significantly help reduce symptoms of anxiety, trauma triggers, and other unwanted emotions or thoughts.

  • Available in

    English

  • Related competence

    Recognizing how the symptoms of trauma impact the way an individual deals with everyday stressors. Through this resource the learner will be able to gain a practical technique that could be adapted to different types of requirements – for personal or professional or training purposes.

  • Most relevant

    The first page of the document.

  • Resource audience

    This tool can be used mostly by people who have a therapeutic background, such as psychologists, youth workers relevant on the field of mental health, counsellors, psychiatrists, etc.

  • General comment by reviewer

    This tool can be used for anxiety, as well as for comforting people who experience trauma and post-traumatic stress distress. The tool, therefore, can be utilized, in order to introduce the learner on being aware on how to respond in situations where people experience trauma and stress, as well as on how to comfort and relieve the distress of individuals who have experienced trauma.Moreover, this tool is made for people who have experience trauma and who, in consequence, face distressed and anxious due to this experience. Keep in mind that this technique is based on Mindfulness and requires people to focus on their own selves and bodies, something that for some people may be difficult in the beginning and may cause stress and discomfort. Therefore, the learners should keep that in mind, in order to avoid putting pressure on the individuals.