Read
The Body is not an Apology
Sonya Renee Taylor
The Language of Emotions
Karla A. McLaren
Come as You Are
Emily Nagoski, PhD
Group
Christie Tate
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
My Grandmother’s Hands
Resmaa Menakem
Listen
Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This life line (call 800-273-8255) offers free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Crisis Text Line
Text from anywhere to a trained crisis counselor. Find more information about the Crisis Text Line at
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people under 25.
RAINN
RAINN offers phone or text support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse and their loved ones
800-656-4673
Ground
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
Grounding is a technique that helps us reorient to the here-and-now, to bring us into the present. This is a useful technique if you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, or dissociated from your environment. The 5-4-3-2-1 sensory awareness exercise is a helpful tool to relax or get you through difficult moments.
Start with a deep breath…
5
Describe 5 things you see in the room
4
Name 4 things you can feel (“my feet on the floor” or “the air in my nose”)
3
Name 3 things you hear right now (“traffic outside”)
2
Name 2 things you can smell right now (or 2 smells you like)
1
Name one good thing about yourself