Guided self-help (ENGLISH)
It can be overwhelming to understand how you are feeling and how to manage it. At Solace, we have recorded videos about various topics, such as stress, sleep and pain, to help you understand what you’re going through and to develop skills and strategies to deal with these difficult experiences.
Below, you will find eight statements. When you click on a statement that you feel relates to your struggles, a paragraph will appear below suggesting specific videos we have available for you to watch that explore and discuss that topic.
After you have watched a few videos, we recommend that you visit our video directory page where you will find more helpful videos on understanding and coping with different mental health and wellbeing difficulties. Click here to visit the directory.
You are feeling stress, anxious or tense. You may find the videos “Stress and the Refugee Experience” and “Coping with Stress” helpful. They explain what stress does to the body and share simple ways to calm yourself when it feels too much.
You are feeling low or sad a lot of the time. The video focused on “Butterfly Hugging” may help you feel comforted, or our video on “Emotional Freedom Technique” may help you feel a little more energised.
You have trouble sleeping or staying asleep. The video “Preparing to Go to Sleep” may help you understand how sleep can be affected by stress. The “Going to Sleep Technique” and “Progressive Muscle Relaxation” videos may also help you rest more easily.
You sometimes feel disconnected from the world around you. The video “Techniques for Coming Back to the Present” offers ways to help you reconnect with the present moment. You might also like “Grounding Techniques”.
You are struggling with painful or uncomfortable sensations in your body. The video “Coping with chronic or enduring pain” can help you understand how your body reacts to stress. You may also find “Progressive Muscle Relaxation” helpful to release tension and discomfort.
You often replay difficult memories or experiences in your mind. The video “Help Dealing with PTSD” explains how trauma affects the brain and body. You might also like “Butterfly Hug” or “Body Scan and Light Stream” which show techniques to help calm your body when distressing memories come up.
You are struggling to concentrate or focus. The video “Stress and the Refugee Experience” may help you understand how stress affects concentration. “Grounding Techniques” and “Breathing Technique” can also help bring your attention back to the present moment.
You want to feel more optimistic or positive. The video “Coping with Stress” can help you learn small ways to manage stress and build hope. You might also find “Body Scan and Light Stream” or “Introduction to Guided Imagery” helpful in calming your thoughts and creating space for positive feelings.