Your Healing Toolkit
The path to healing is personal. What works for one person may not work for you.
We’ve compiled proven ideas, based on shared experiences, into this curated mental wellness toolkit. Try what resonates. If a tool feels right, put it in your kit and draw on it whenever you need support or a shift in focus.
What do you need right now?
Body Scan Meditation
By bringing attention to every part of your body in sequence, you may be able to release physical tension and better connect your mind and body. If you’ve ever wanted to try meditation, a body scan is a great first step.
Get a better sleep
Any major change in your life can disrupt your sleep patterns – and sleep affects everything else! We need sleep to refuel our bodies and minds, and regulate our bodies’ functions. When you’re trying to heal emotionally or physically after a workplace tragedy, sleep is a vital ingredient. But if you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re not alone.
Forest bathing
Forest bathing is about slowing down, connecting with nature, but with no route or destination in mind. Here are the simple steps to try it out.
Container Gardening
Tending to plants reconnects us with the natural world, and brings us a rewarding sense of purpose. With container gardening, you don’t need a yard or field — you can get started on your balcony or windowsill.
River Writing
River writing is a journaling technique used as an open invitation to start putting thoughts and memories onto a page without the pressure of going too deep, too fast.
Run a 5K
You’ll often hear runners say that going for a run helps them to “clear their head.” It can also help to have an achievable goal that you can reach through following a step-wise plan that involves setting aside time to do something just for you.
Gratitude Meditation
Even in times of deep pain, we benefit from noting our gratitude. This short, comforting meditation is designed for everyone.
The Three Letters
Letter writing is a way to get spiraling thoughts onto paper, in a guided way. By writing a set of three letters, you may be able to process your feelings and think about who you will be after the workplace tragedy. These letters can be written to yourself, to a loved one, or to a situation. If written to someone still living, these letters are for you, and they do not need to be sent.
