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fandomhigh2022-09-13 01:35 pm
trigons_child) wrote in fandomhigh2022-09-13 01:35 pm
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How to Deal with your Dark Side, Tuesday - Fourth Period
"Good afternoon," Raven greeted the class as they arrived. "I apologize for class last week -- I was called back to Glacia suddenly without warning. But I remain hopeful that will not happen again." Maybe. Glacia was unpredictable at times.
"Today for class we are going to talk about a basic technique to calm anxiety," she went on. "Many of us have powers that may be tied to their feelings, and being able to calm themselves is essential for maintaining control. As an empath I may absorb anxiety from others to release them from it, but it is a temporary solution at best. Fortunately, there is a very simple way to help settle yourself. It is called the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique."
She sat down in a comfy beanbag in front of her desk. "The first step is to take several deep breaths and let them out slowly," she said. "It may seem silly, I know, but it is important when it comes to grounding yourself. Then create anchors to your reality. Look around and acknowledge five things around you that you can see. This can be anything, a cushion, a pen, a notebook, a spot on the ceiling, or one of your classmates. Then, acknowledge four things that you can touch, such as your hair, the carpet, your own hand, or the clothes that you are wearing. Next, bring your focus to three things you can hear -- be it voices from outside in the hall, or the wind, or your own breathing. Two things that you can smell follow this, like incense or flowers or even the scent of your own clothes. And lastly, one thing that you can taste. Perhaps you can still taste the coffee you drank earlier, or a snack that you've brought with you. If nothing else, you can always lick your own hand to see what it tastes like." She paused a moment, then added, "Please do not lick any of your classmates without their consent, however."
[OOC: sorry about last week -- I realized it was Tuesday very late in the day. You can see the exact moment I realized it in Discord! Holiday weekends, a blessing and also a curse. Also, work has been insane with the systems change to our ERP setup, and I'm slowly losing my mind. Wheee!]
"Today for class we are going to talk about a basic technique to calm anxiety," she went on. "Many of us have powers that may be tied to their feelings, and being able to calm themselves is essential for maintaining control. As an empath I may absorb anxiety from others to release them from it, but it is a temporary solution at best. Fortunately, there is a very simple way to help settle yourself. It is called the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique."
She sat down in a comfy beanbag in front of her desk. "The first step is to take several deep breaths and let them out slowly," she said. "It may seem silly, I know, but it is important when it comes to grounding yourself. Then create anchors to your reality. Look around and acknowledge five things around you that you can see. This can be anything, a cushion, a pen, a notebook, a spot on the ceiling, or one of your classmates. Then, acknowledge four things that you can touch, such as your hair, the carpet, your own hand, or the clothes that you are wearing. Next, bring your focus to three things you can hear -- be it voices from outside in the hall, or the wind, or your own breathing. Two things that you can smell follow this, like incense or flowers or even the scent of your own clothes. And lastly, one thing that you can taste. Perhaps you can still taste the coffee you drank earlier, or a snack that you've brought with you. If nothing else, you can always lick your own hand to see what it tastes like." She paused a moment, then added, "Please do not lick any of your classmates without their consent, however."
[OOC: sorry about last week -- I realized it was Tuesday very late in the day. You can see the exact moment I realized it in Discord! Holiday weekends, a blessing and also a curse. Also, work has been insane with the systems change to our ERP setup, and I'm slowly losing my mind. Wheee!]
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