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Doodle to Reconnect to Your Senses

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Drawing can also help you access the part of the brain that triggers a calm and relaxed response in the body.

During times of stress, it’s often difficult to feel safe and at home in our bodies. So, for this exercise, we’re going to practice using our imagination and our hands to bring ourselves home.

To get started, get yourself a sketchbook or a notebook as well as different types of markers of various colours and sizes. Once you’ve gathered all the supplies you need, set aside a few minutes to visualize and draw out a place that feels calm, secure and grounding to you.

Try to resist the urge to criticize the things that spring from your imagination. It doesn’t matter what your doodle looks like. The process of drawing allows you to immerse yourself in this safe place and experience sensations of calm and peace. That’s what matters.

 

During times of stress, it’s often difficult to feel safe and at home in our bodies.

 

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