Crisis Information

Coping strategies and app ideas to try when emotions become intense:

• Recognize that emotions/moods are temporary, not permanent.
• Allow space for them to be as they are.
• Simple relaxation and mindfulness skills, such as taking deep, slow breaths, sensing each muscle contract then relax, visualizing yourself in your favorite calm and relaxing place. ~Calm in the Storm, Smiling Mind, Headspace, Breathe2Relax
• Engage in favorite activity or hobby such as music, artwork, talking with a friend, reading, or going to a movie. ~This is Sand, Recolor
• Exercise. ~MoveMe, 12 Minute Athlete
• Take a nap. ~iSleep Easy Free, Slumber Time
• Write a list of people you can turn to for support. ~My3, Calm in the Storm
• Keep a list of things you are looking forward to.
• Journal about it. ~Mood Journal
• Read supportive/uplifting quotes or stories about people who have endured difficult times and worked through them. ~+Quotes
• Recall how you’ve coped with difficulties in the past and remind yourself that you can use those same coping skills now.
• Explore other apps and use the strategies that work for you.
• Call one of the support numbers listed on this card.