Wellness & Support Resources

This is a page for both Research Assistants and Interview Participants. We acknowledge that these interviews may bring up uncomfortable topics or memories, and wish to provide resources to help with these emotions for both during and after the interviews.

Breathing/Grounding Exercises Link

Note: Not all techniques work for all people. If something stops being comfortable, stop immediately and try something else

Guided Breathing Exercises Link

• 4-7-8 Calm Breathing Exercise – Relaxing Breath Technique | Hands-On Meditation

• Square Breathing Exercise

• The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety

Mindfulness Playlists Link

• 20 minute mindfulness meditation | presence | deepening attention

• Guided Mindfulness Meditation – You are WORTHY (of Love, Forgiveness, Joy, and Peace)

Written Grounding Exercises Link

• 8 Breathing Exercises

• 22 Things to Calm Yourself Down

Important Phone Numbers Link

Suicide Prevention LifeLine: 988 Call or Text

National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)