Online Resources

How to make a Coping Kit

https://bestforyou.org.uk/how-to-make-a-self-soothe-box/

https://www.awakeningstreatment.com/blog/tips-for-assembling-an-on-the-go-coping-kit/

Feelings Wheel

https://uca.edu/bewell/files/2020/11/Feelings-Wheel-Learn-How-to-Label-Your-Feelings.pdf

Identifying Your Needs

https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/sex-relationships/what-are-my-needs/#:~:text=If%20you're%20finding%20it,to%20tap%20into%20Wise%20Mind.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-of-prime/201204/personal-growth-identify-your-needs-and-needs

The Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Theory

https://www.conni.me/blog/vagus-nerve-anxiety-exercises

https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/stimulating-the-vagus-nerve.html

https://www.massgeneral.org/news/article/vagus-nerve

https://positivepsychology.com/polyvagal-theory/

https://setrust.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Nervous-System-Brochure-Final.pdf

Self-Compassion

https://self-compassion.org/

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Self-Compassion/Information-Sheets/Info-What-is-Self-Compassion.pdf

https://hbr.org/2022/12/what-does-self-compassion-really-mean

https://www.mindful.org/the-transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/

Chronic Illness

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/chronic-illness

https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/legacy/coping-with-the-stress-and-uncertainty-of-chronic-health-conditions#

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/blog-posts/54701-the-power-of-connection-living-well-with-chronic-illness/