There are 5 Domains of Somatic Tools that restore safety in the body (nervous system) when you are stressed.
Grounding through the Senses
Breath Awareness & Regulation
Gentle Movement & Stretching
Tactile Self-soothing
Visualization & Safe Place
There are lots of different practices you can explore within each domain. Not all of them will suit your style or preferences—and that’s totally okay! It might take a bit of trial and error to find what practices make a change in the conditions of your system, ie find what works best for moving you out of your dysregulated state.
And like with all things, it takes a little practice to make these stress tools a habit. Start small easy steps, and notice how they help, and keep building on them.
The goal is to make safety familiar to your nervous system. The more comfortable your nervous system becomes with safety, the more easily it will be able to return to regulation, even when you face stress. Over time, this consistent practice will build your overall capacity to stay calm & regulated.
