Safe Place
Safe Place
A “Safe Place” is an imaginary place where you feel safe, nurtured, and protected. It could be a quiet beach, a cozy cabin in the woods, a cozy corner in your home, or even an imaginary bubble around you. It makes It doesn't matter where it is, as long as it is a place where you can retreat to when you are overwhelmed. The scent 'Safe Place' is like an anchor point so that you can call upon this safe place for yourself, anywhere, anytime.
Sometimes the world can be overwhelming. The constant stream of stimuli, sounds and emotions can become too much, especially for highly sensitive people and children. They can more easily sense the emotions and stress of others and are more easily affected by them. At these times it is important to have a safe place to retreat to, an oasis of calm in the midst of the chaos.
In our "Safe Place" we can breathe, calm down and organize our thoughts. We can let our emotions flow here, without fear of judgment or criticism. It is a place where we can be ourselves, where we can recover from the chaos of the world around us.
For highly sensitive people and children, a "Safe Place" is often invaluable. It allows them to regulate stimuli, process emotions and protect themselves from overstimulation. It gives them the space to recover and regain balance, so that they can fully participate in the world around them again.
Creating a “Safe Place” is easy. It can be as simple as creating a quiet corner in your home with pillows, blankets, and soft lighting, or visualizing an imaginary place in your mind. The important thing is that it is a place that calms you and provides comfort when you need it.