Relaxation techniques
What helps me relax
- Massage
- Meditation/mindfulness
- Sit in a quiet room
- Listen to music
- Read a book
- Play a game
- Go for a walk
- Warm bath or shower
- People watching
- Being with family and friends
- My pet
- Watching TV
- Seeing a film
- Cleaning
- Food
- Drawing/art
- Reading comics/magazines
- Taking care of a pet
- Playing music
- Cooking
- Walking the dog
- Exercise
- Talking to people
- Screaming
- Thinking about good memories
- Sport
- Go out for a drive
Things that make me stressed or anxious
- Loud noises
- Being told off
- Unpredictable situations
- Going places that make me feel uncomfortable
- Being with people that make me feel uncomfortable
- Transport not arriving on time
- When my pet gets hurt or is unwell
- Being woken up
- Smells
- Worrying
- People judging me
- Life
- Being rushed
- Not getting on with close friends
- Remembering bad memories
- Bad things happening
- Work/college or school exams
- Staying at home
- Medication
- Being in pain
This chart was created by the Buckinghamshire SEND Youth Forum.
Page last reviewed: 8 September, 2021