SOMETHING TO TOUCH?   SOMETHING TO TASTE?   SOMETHING TO SMELL?  SOMETHING TO SEE?   SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO?  SOMETHING TO DO?  

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IDEAS?

USE THIS SPACE TO WRITE DOWN IDEAS FOR YOUR BOX...

TipsInclude tissues to show that crying is ok and is a healthy way to express emotion. A journal/notebook to encourage writing and drawing as a way of expressing

IDEAS FOR YOUR KIT 

 A Journal so they can write/draw

about their thoughts and feelings

 A colouring book and pencils Their favourite up beat music Favourite feel good film A good book Favourite sweets Tissues Pamper supplies—bubble

bath/bath bomb/face pack/hair pack/manicure items/ body lotion

 Soft cuddly toy Board game/jigsaw Cake mix to bake a cake Hot chocolate and

CAMHS EMERGENCY LIAISON SERVICE

RESOURCES

CREATE A COPING

KIT

CAMHS Liaison Service, Ty Bryn Unit, St Cadoc’s Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon. Tel: 01633 436831

Get a box or tub, work with your son or daughter to cover the box in wrapping paper they would like, use stickers and decorations to make it attractive.

WHAT IS A COPING KIT?

PAMPER KITCreate a pamper kit to encourage self soothing and self care when distressed.  Add sachet size bubble bath, face pack, hair pack, bath bomb, body lotion etc.

THINGS TO DO Game Puzzle Colouring book Pencils Pens Exercise DVD A good book Cake or Cookie Mix to bake a

cake.  

THINGS TO LISTEN TO Favourite CD Relaxation CD Guided Imagining CD Download Music or visit

www.youtube.com 

THINGS TO SEE Favourite feel good film Picture Book Photo’s of people or things that

are important to them. 

THINGS THAT STIMULATE TASTE BUDS

THINGS TO SMELL Aromatherapy oil

(calming/relaxing oils) Scented Candles Scented bath oil/lotions. 

THINGS THAT ARE NICE TO SMELL

THINGS TO TASTE Sweets Chocolate Hot Chocolate Sachet Sour Sweets Dib Dabs.  

THINGS TO TOUCH Play Doh Stress ball Fiddle toy Soft touch cuddly toy Soft touch blanket. 

THINGS THAT ARE NICE TO TOUCH

CREATING YOUR BOX

Together, select items to put in your box that will help them distract and comfort themselves when they feel distressed/upset/have urges to harm themselves.  It is good to include items that encourage the expression of emotions appropriately.  It is also useful to include items that help comfort them using their five