How it works

5sensesKit supports you by engaging your five main senses, helping you feel more grounded and centred when life becomes overwhelming. Using the 5-4-3-2-1 method, this grounding exercise is designed to assist you in managing acute stress and alleviating anxiety. By focusing on your senses, you can gently shift your attention away from anxious thoughts and back to the present moment, allowing you to find a sense of calm and reassurance.

5-4-3-2-1 Method

This can be done by yourself... but our teen struggles to remember any tips and tricks when spiralling and having us calmly talking her through the steps is a great help.

Start by box breathing.

5 - Sight

See 5 matching coloured objects

Name the objects the rainbow highlights as you move it through a sunbeam or if you're in a dark room shine your phone's flashlight through the prism.

4 - Touch

Feel 4 things near you

Using the fidget items can help you focus on the physical sensations. Or hold the heated or cooled pack to help change your body temperature, to bring you into the present moment.

3 - Sound

Name 3 things you can hear

Close your eyes and focus on the sounds around you. Use a fidget toy or snack to make noises to concentrate on.

Remember a good set of noise-cancelling earbuds / headphones will help if the sounds around you become overwhelming.

2 - Smell

Identify 2 things you can smell

Using your diffusing bracelet add a few drops Clary Sage (which alleviates stress by calming the nervous system, increases serotonin and decreases cortisol levels - 5sensesKit oils are strong, lightly smell the fragrance) focus your attention on the scents around you, identify them & breathe.

1 - Taste

Taste the flavour of your snack

Using Jelly Belly’s to focus on a variety of flavours or mix them to make a recipe.

Tic Tacs - a minty shock to your taste buds.

TNT Super Sour Filled Chews are for the ultimate shock to your senses, breaking through the spiral.

Repeat until grounded in the moment.