Come back to the present
A gentle five-senses exercise for moments that feel overwhelming.
Open resource →Trusted resources
Practical support for difficult moments.
A demonstration library showing how participating organisations could publish trusted material. These resources provide general support and do not replace professional advice.
Understanding grief waves
Making space for grief that changes from hour to hour and day to day.
Open resource →Preparing for court
A calm checklist created for difficult court days.
Open resource →Grounding · 3 min
Come back to the present
A gentle five-senses exercise for moments that feel overwhelming.
- Notice five things you can see without needing to describe them perfectly.
- Notice four points of contact between your body and what is supporting you.
- Listen for three sounds—nearby or further away.
- Choose two ordinary things you can smell, or remember a familiar calming scent.
- Notice one taste, then decide what would feel supportive next.
Grief · Guide
Understanding grief waves
Making space for grief that changes from hour to hour and day to day.
- Grief can intensify around dates, places, news, tiredness or unexpected reminders.
- A difficult hour does not erase the steadier moments that came before it.
- Try naming what you need now: company, privacy, rest, practical help or specialist support.
- There is no correct timetable and no requirement to explain your response to others.
Practical support
Preparing for court
A calm checklist created for difficult court days.
- Confirm the location, arrival time, transport and the name of your support contact.
- Pack water, medication, identification, a charger and one grounding object.
- Ask where quiet rooms, bathrooms and exits are when you arrive.
- Plan something gentle after court and reduce other commitments where possible.