As part of your recovery plan, using tools in addition to skills you learn can really help to make you feel comforted, not to mention pro-active. This is especially beneficial when these techniques hold an aim to create a deeper sense of calm and more space for healing.

Here is a list of a number of useful tools and techniques I’ve used to nurture my body and mind:

• Tens machine
• Nail bed
• Crystals
• Meditation
• Foot rubbing for grounding
• Listening to ambient music
• Tuning fork
• Touch/stroking on area of nerve pain
• Energy healing
• Emotional freedom technique
• Deep breathing exercises
• Light singing or sounding out feelings
• Blankets and hot water bottles
• Sound oasis machine
• Positive visualisation