Mindful relaxation exercises: safe place imagery

Through using our five senses throughout safe place imagery we can build a picture in our mind’s eye of a calm, relaxing place, helping us to feel safe. This can be particularly helpful for those who have experienced trauma or are feeling intense emotions.
Recorded by the East Integrated Community Mental Health team at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
Script provided by getselfhelp.co.uk

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I became overwhelmed with emotion. Just a few minutes of allowing myself to retreat to a safe place allowed me to realise that I live permanently as a prisoner within my own mind.