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Coping Strategies

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Coping Strategies

Identifying how you are feeling can be very helpful.  You can use a paper mood tracker to identify and express how you feel.  There are apps you can put on your phone such as mood meter app that can track your feelings. 

Mandalas

Mandalas are circular designs that represent wholeness that goes beyond the human body to the vast universe and all it encompasses. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word for circle. In the western world, a mandala often comes in the form of printed design on paper or depicted in artwork that is admired for its intricate details and vivid colors. For free, printable designs visit: https://mondaymandala.com/

Journaling

Writing in a journal or journaling can also help manage stress, practice mindfulness and express yourself.  You can start a gratitude journal by writing down three things you are grateful for. You can write a journal to check in about how you are feeling or about progress on a goal. You can also create a journal to doodle and color. Check out https://www.journalbuddies.com/ for writing prompts and ideas for journaling.