About This Practice
"Resourcing" is a term used to describe the practice of tuning in to sensations of peace and safety. In this practice, we invite you to create a safe place in your mind which can then be a resource to call upon in times of stress or anxiety. As you practice using this resource to bring yourself back to a state of calm, you will begin to teach your nervous system that it can handle stress and come back to a state of peace.
Steps
Grounding
Before we begin, take a moment to prepare yourself and your space for a few minutes of peace. Consider turning off your phone and setting aside any distractions. When you’re ready, take a deep breath and ground in the moment. You might notice your feet making contact with the floor, or you might place your hands on your chest or belly to feel your breath moving in your body.
Dreamscaping
Now that you have grounded in the moment, begin to imagine the most peaceful, safe place you could be. This can be any setting or place that feels joyful and safe to you. If you notice thoughts coming into your mind that take away from this place, gently allow them to pass by. Try to keep your mind in this safe place and enjoy the calm.
Notice sensations
Now that you have created your safe place, begin to describe what you are experiencing. If you're practicing this with an advocate, share your experience out loud with them. See if you can notice what each sense feels like in your safe place. What can you see, hear, smell, taste and feel as you are in your safe place?
Accessing your safe place
Begin to bring yourself out of your safe place and back to the present moment. Take a deep breath and notice how you feel now. Your advocate may read back to you the sensations that you identified in your safe place. Now, think about how you may be able to access this safe place in times of stress. Consider what feels most likely to trigger that sense of peace again. Perhaps you connected with one of the senses more than others. You might also brainstorm ways to remind you of your safe place, for instance a scent that you can carry with you, or a certain sound that brings you back. In the next week, see if you can connect to one of the senses you felt in your safe place during a time of stress.