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The Study Skills Programme

Ways of dealing with stress : making a calm box
In the video , Felicity described making a calm box . This is a great tool to help you self-regulate and calm down in times of stress . Remember to think about the senses . Here are some ideas from our team .
Helen ’ s calm box � Photograph of her children � Noise cancelling headphones ( she ’ s most calm when it ’ s completely quiet ) � Tic-tacs � Essential oil : Ylang Ylang � Hand cream .
Bob ’ s calm box � Postcard of Loch Lomond � A link to Ocean waves sounds � Liquorice � Vanilla pods � Stress ball .
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