Trauma Pain Support · Toolkit 2
The Emotional Reset Toolkit
A calm companion for moments of emotional overwhelm.
There are times in recovery when everything feels overwhelming, when the body feels tight, the mind races, or the world becomes too much. This toolkit is here to meet you right there, in that space.
The Emotional Reset Toolkit offers grounding techniques, gentle affirmations, and sensory-based strategies designed to soothe your nervous system and help you feel safe again, one breath at a time.
You don’t have to “get it together.” You just need one step toward calm.
What is inside
- 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
- Cold object and sensory resets
- Emergency affirmation cards
- “One Safe Thing” worksheet
- Calming reflection prompts
Designed for those experiencing emotional spirals, freeze responses, or stress. Trauma-informed, printable, and created to be used anytime, anywhere.
When to use it
This toolkit is designed to support you in the moment. Not as a routine, but as a resource you can turn to anytime you feel overwhelmed, anxious, frozen, or disconnected. There is no right or wrong way to use it.
How to use this toolkit
- Choose one tool based on how you feel, whether grounding, affirmations, or sensory resets.
- Go slowly. Take your time with each page or slide.
- Repeat any tool as often as needed, especially if one becomes your favourite.
- Print it or save it to your phone for quick access.
- Consider sharing it with your therapist or support team if appropriate.
Get the toolkit
Download the printable PDF, or watch the short video guide.
Keep this toolkit nearby. Use it anytime your body or mind calls for calm.
This toolkit is for personal use only and forms part of the TPS Recovery Program. Please do not share or reproduce without permission.
