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https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_how_to_be_your_best_self_in_times_of_crisis?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

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I have used with a client and found it useful on educating the client what they might be going through after a traumatic event.

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I have used with a client and found it useful on educating the client what they might be going through after a traumatic event.

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You'll find free printables of lists of coping strategies and more!

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At Okay Now Breathe, you'll find loads of content on mental health, self-care, self-love, personal growth, and relationships!

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Inspirational stories of people that were bullied for their sexual and gender identies. They live to say it get's better. I recommend the campaign videos to teens.

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Having so many clients with PTSD, are Victims of Crime, and the Mandalay Bay shooting 2 years ago made me want to incorporate trauma informed care into practice so I read this book and learned some ideas, breathing, meditation, rhythm, and beat to name a few.

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THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! Clients can read to help themselves take control of their lives and feel empowered. 

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THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! Clients can read to help themselves take control of their lives and feel empowered. 

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Really interesting PodCast on Spotify - 8 pillars of Wellness. 

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Really interesting PodCast on Spotify - 8 pillars of Wellness. 

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Miranda, Roberta Angela is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Table 2-1. The ADDRESSING Framework.

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https://www.ted.com/talks/nora_mcinerny_we_don_t_move_on_from_grief_we_move_forward_with_it?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

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grief counseling

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grief counseling

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for grief counseling

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Pretty accurate.

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I love wheels and worksheets to help clients learn about themselves. Here's one on emotions that seems to do pretty well....

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I love wheels and worksheets to help clients learn about themselves. Here's one on emotions that seems to do pretty well....

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I used this wheel to show my client in what stage she is, and her anxiety/depression decreased considerably... Information is power, and this is a great tool to help clients align their expectations with reality, so I thought I'd share.

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I used this wheel to show my client in what stage she is, and her anxiety/depression decreased considerably... Information is power, and this is a great tool to help clients align their expectations with reality, so I thought I'd share.

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Here's a link for the Calm Bottles I mentioned. There are quite a few instructional YouTube videos out there, too. I love using the plastic Voss bottles for these.

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Learn everything there is to know about calm down DIY sensory bottles!

DIY Sensory bottles can be a useful calming tool for anxious children with sensory needs and sensitivities, and kids that need help with self-regulation skills.

Homemade Sensory bottles can also provide a way for children and adults of all ages to engage in portable no mess "safe" sensory play.

Older children can begin to examine the inner workings of the sensory bottle in order to learn basic science principles, while babies and toddlers can investigate small items that are not yet safe for them to touch.
Related: Best DIY Sensory Bottles for Every Holiday and Season Related: Books for Kids That Help Them Understand Their Feelings
How to Use Calm Down Sensory Bottles

A DIY calm down sensory bottle is most often used to help calm a child when their emotions become overwhelming.

When you have a child with sensory sensitivities, DIY calm down sensory bottles become commonplace in the home.

A sensory bottle DIY can also be used by a child (or an adult) learning to meditate.

Focusing on the objects in the calm down jar will help a child calm down and focus their attention.

As the bottle clears so does the mind.

They work wonders for adults too! I have a few DIY sensory bottles sitting on my desk to help me calm down, alleviate anxiety, focus, and help clear away writers' block.

Yes, they really work!

A DIY calm down jar can also be used as a timer for "time-outs." I haven't personally tried this method but it sounds simple.

The sensory bottle is shaken and the child is told to watch the glitter. When it settles they can get up again. No muss, no fuss.
Related: The Best Positive Discipline Books for Parents and Teachers
How to Use Sensory Bottles in a Calm Down Corner

We encourage our daughter to visit her calm down corner whenever she needs to "start fresh." It's not always easy to get her to retreat to her corner when she needs to... but it always works.

She knows that sensory bottles will break if they are thrown. If she abuses the items in the corner, those items disappear until she shows us that she can use them appropriately.
Related: DIY Projects for Do it Yourself Families
How to Make Sensory Bottles

There is a lot of science that goes into making DIY sensory bottles.

The type of ingredients and amounts used will determine the properties of the sensory bottle, including how long it takes to settle. This is important if you will be using it as a timer.

Make them with your children for a great science lesson!

You really need to make a few DIY sensory bottles before you have a vague idea of what you are doing.

Yes, they are really easy to make... but it is also very easy to see how you could have made them better after you've made a few.

My most popular sensory bottle to date is our Frozen-Inspired Snow Storm Sensory Bottle.

It is so popular that someone used my idea and put a similar blue sensory bottle up for sale on Amazon... No surprise there!

You can find the copycat HERE.

Even with its popularity, many of the other sensory bottle DIYs listed below are all competing for the lead!

Homemade Sensory Bottles: Popular DIY Sensory Bottle Recipes

Click on the name of any of the DIY sensory bottles listed below to see the full recipe and step-by-step directions.

Best Sensory Bottle DIY Tips and Tricks
Related: Yoga for Kids: Tips for Getting Started
1. Don't fill your DIY sensory bottle all the way up at first.

You may find you want to add more of something. Depending on the type of bottle, you may want to add more glitter or pieces to your discovery bottle.

2. Don't glue the lid shut right away.

You may find that you still want to make changes to your DIY sensory bottle. I know I have.

Play with your sensory bottle for a day or so to make sure that you're happy with it. Then you can top it off, glue the lid shut, and hand it over to your children.

You may find that you don't want to give it up. If that's the case make another one-it will be even easier the second time. 🙂

3. Take the air out of your homemade sensory bottle.

Many calm down bottles work and look a lot better when you take all the air out.

DIY Glitter sensory bottles, like our mermaid tail sensory bottle, also work and look a lot better when there are no bubbles or air left in the bottle.

If you want to change how fast it moves you need to add or a little more glue, water, glitter, or hand soap etc to your sensory bottle DIY. Add more water if you want your sensory bottle DIY to move faster, and add clear liquid handsoap or glitter glue or clear tacky glue if you want it to move slower.

Keep topping your sensory bottle off with more water, clear liquid hand soap, glitter glue, or tacky glue while allowing the bubbles to rise to the top.

Once all the air has been removed, and you are happy with how it moves and the amounts of ingredients inside, you can close it up and glue it shut.
Related: Best Parenting Books
Beyond Calm Down DIY Sensory Bottles: More Self-Regulation Strategies for Kids

Below you can find more of our favorite self-regulation strategies to help keep the peace in your home or classroom.

Books and Games That Help Kids Understand Their Feelings and Emotions

Help children learn about feelings and emotions and how to self-regulate with books, games, and fairy tales.

Reading age-appropriate fairy tales for kids out loud can also be used as another technique to help children develop emotional self-understanding. Learn more in Fairy Tales for Kids

Yoga Practice for Kids

We also recommend helping kids learn how to self-regulate with the practice of yoga in Yoga for Kids. You may also enjoy this round-up of our favorite FREE yoga videos for kids!

Time in Nature

As a society, we suffer from nature deficit disorder. Studies have shown that spending time in nature can help us heal, and, promote health and happiness. The Japanese have named this practice forest bathing.

Art Therapy

The Power of Rhythm and Routine

Following a daily and weekly routine or rhythm can both help your household run smoothly, and keep emotional meltdowns at bay-Mom and dad included!

Click on the link to learn how to plan your daily routine and download our Free printable planner!
Related: Anger Management Books for Kids
Homemade Sensory Bottles DIY Resources

I have been having a lot of fun learning about and experimenting with all the 101 ways you can make a sensory bottle. I've found a few awesome resources to share with you.

Below you will find some of the most influential articles on calm down sensory bottles that I have found. These articles will help you better understand the use of sensory bottles and how to make them. They worked for me!

Relax Bottle/Time Out Timer - My Crazy Blessed Life explains how to make and use sensory bottles as calm down jars and timeout timer.

6 Ways to Make a Sensory Bottle - Katie from Preschool Inspirations has put together an amazing resource for putting together and troubleshooting basic glitter calm down bottles. I refer to this one a lot.

Sensory Bottles: The What, Why and How - Dayna from Lemon Lime Adventures is an amazing resource for all things sensory and calm down bottles are no exception.
Related: Books that Help Teach Kids Important Life Lessons
DIY Sensory Bottles for Kids

Calm down sensory bottles are used for portable no mess "safe" sensory play and to calm an anxious child.

An older child can examine the inner workings of the sensory bottle and the items placed inside, while a younger child can investigate items that are not yet safe for them to handle.

Make some for your kids today!

Have a look at this collection of the best sensory bottles for every holiday and season for even more sensory bottle DIY ideas!

Learn more about Rhythms of Play HERE!

More Fun Ideas for Kids

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SHAME SHIELDS: Brené Brown, Ph.D. on The Armor We Use to Protect Ourselves and Why It Doesn't Serve

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Online Course - This one-hour free CE course will help you understand shame, the three common "shame shields" we use to protect ourselves, and how we can develop shame resilience skills.

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Link to my Pinterest page for counseling resources. You will need to open it into a window. -Mary M.

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Link to my Pinterest page for counseling resources. You will need to open it into a window. -Mary M.

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I've started reading this book and it talks about mindfulness in a very interesting way. It was written by an engineer who works for Google, so he uses different language, and several scholarly references.

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darknessThat most frightens us.We ask ourselvesWho am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.Your playing smallDoes not serve the world.There's nothing enlightened about shrinkingSo that other people won't feel insecure around you.We are all meant to shine,As children do.We were born to make manifestThe glory of God that is within us.It's not just in some of us; It's in everyone.And as we let our own light shine,We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.As we're liberated from our own fear,Our presence automatically liberates others. 

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darknessThat most frightens us.We ask ourselvesWho am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.Your playing smallDoes not serve the world.There's nothing enlightened about shrinkingSo that other people won't feel insecure around you.We are all meant to shine,As children do.We were born to make manifestThe glory of God that is within us.It's not just in some of us; It's in everyone.And as we let our own light shine,We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.As we're liberated from our own fear,Our presence automatically liberates others. 

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Marianne Williamson

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I am reading this book and have been finding the research fascinating on how different types of meditation (the author presents us 4 types) apply to different disorders, e.g., depression is an inactivity of the frontal alpha, and Transcendent Meditation brings the alpha down, so people who already have depression will be even more depressed, which means that this is not the best technique to suggest to clients with this disorder. Anyway, it's worth the read also to start understanding about brain waves and how they impact our wellbeing.

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I am finishing this book on Jungian Psychotherapy which focuses on the use of the therapeutic relationship and the alchemic processes of it.  - Alan

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I am finishing this book on Jungian Psychotherapy which focuses on the use of the therapeutic relationship and the alchemic processes of it.  - Alan

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The parts of the book I am currently going through focus on building the therapeutic frame and setting boundaries and understanding why they exist. It has me focusing this week with clients on understanding their attempts to push the frame or how their anxiety informs their inquisition about myself as the therapist.

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Currently nearing the conclusion of the book wherein it explores termination both in discharging due to completion and understanding ways client's leave therapy which may not be fulfilling for the clinician. It helps to broaden my understanding and ease my own anxieties when client's don't achieve what I feel the goals of treatment include. It also helps to decrease anxiety throughout sessions to understand and read seasoned clinicians discuss fit and how we can't help every client which may result in early termination.

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The unique relationship between patient and therapist is the main healing factor in psychotherapy. This book explains the Jungian approach to the therapeutic relationship and the treatment process. David Sedgwick outlines a modern Jungian approach to psychotherapy. He introduces, considers and criticizes key aspects of Jungian and other theoretical perspectives, synthesizing approaches and ideas from across the therapeutic spectrum.