The Calming Corner

Remaining calm becomes difficult when people are filled with different emotions. A calming corner can provide a safe place to relax and help your emotions process. They can also give the opportunity to teach new skills to the user.

Creation Of The Corner

• Pick a place that will be quiet in a low traffic area, Barriers that block off parts of the room are especially helpful. (plants,walls, furniture etc)
• Make the area comfortable. Pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, comfy chairs, soft rugs can all make the place feel more relaxing.

• Find ways to minimize sensory input. Try to play relaxing music such as classical much or a rain forest soundtrack. Chairs with large backs to block the view outside the corner, curtains can all help isolate the corner,  try to make  a makeshift tent, or using furniture in conventional ways.

Add sensory tools, sensory tools can involve:

• Audio: a radio with soothing sounds
• Visual: Drawings with the users favourite color, snow globes, photo albums, blankets/pillows
• Tactile: fidget toys with various textures, and soft stuffed animals or pillows
• Oldfactory/Gustatory: Lollipops, candies, candles, sweet-smelling lotions
• Proprioceptive: Weighted blankets, beanbags

Try out the corner when you aren't stressed. Sit in the corner for 15 to 30 minutes before you go to sleep and see if you have enough activity's to keep you occupied. Try to imagine what you might need or want when you are stressed.

Information from: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Calming-Down-Corner