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Tools to work on my disconnection from people
Be in the moment
Strategies for when you feel disconnected or disoriented.
Change feelings by changing thoughts
Change how you think about situations to feel better.
Change how you think about sleep
Replace negative thoughts and get a good night’s sleep.
Change negative thinking patterns
Escape all-or-nothing thinking and other mind traps.
Deal with trauma reminders
Manage distress when you’re reminded of past trauma.
Form good sleep habits
Simple changes to help you sleep better.
Identify your values and goals
What really matters to you?
Learn to be assertive
Strategies to communicate effectively.
Learn to problem solve
Overcome barriers to solving problems.
Look carefully at your thoughts
Learn how thoughts impact feelings and behaviors.
Notice your thoughts and feelings
Bring awareness to the present moment.
Plan something enjoyable
Make time for activities that bring joy to life.
Relax through breathing
Breathe in, breathe out, feel better.
Relax through visualization
Imagine a pleasant scene and decrease stress.
Relax your body
A quick stress reliever.
Weigh the pros and cons
Are your distressing thoughts really worth holding onto?
Write to reflect
Use writing to process important emotional events.