When in Doubt, Just Add Glitter.
Creating a glitter calming jar is an easy calming tool that you can make yourself at home! This is wonderful for children, teenagers, OR anyone that wants to try something new to help manage a variety of emotions. A glitter calming jar is wonderful, because it is so versatile! Here are a few suggested uses: Shake really hard when feeling angry, then sit and watch the glitter settle, by the time the glitter settles, you should be a bit more relaxed and ready to deal with whatever made you angry in the first place (you will be calmer, and able to make better decisions vs. the heat of the moment decisions). Shake the jar, and watch the glitter fall as you have the desire to self-harm, distracting yourself from the painful emotions you may be experiencing, and the urge to harm yourself. Shake the jar, and watch glitter fall, while counting your breaths to calm your anxiety. Shake the jar and use it for any other reason you need distraction, a few mi...