A peaceful place refers to a real or imagined location that brings clients a sense of calm and comfort. Most individuals have a peaceful place they cherish — like a quiet beach, a cozy room, or a park. However, it can be difficult for some to think of this place, especially when upset or stressed.
The My Peaceful Place worksheet is created for clients to identify and describe their peaceful space through writing. It asks them specific questions such as the things they see, the sounds they hear, and how they are feeling. The worksheet features a calm nature-inspired design.
Using this worksheet can help kids and teens manage stress by providing a mental escape during overwhelming situations. Parents or teachers can pair this activity with other calming exercises, such as making a playlist of peaceful songs or practicing deep breathing while imagining a peaceful place.
Another idea is to encourage kids to write a short story or draw images about their peaceful place to make it feel even more real and comforting.
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References:
- Abkar, M., Kamal, M., Maulan, S., Mariapan, M., & Davoodi, S. R. (2011). Relationship between the preference and perceived restorative potential of urban landscapes. HortTechnology, 21(5), 514-519. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech.21.5.514
- Birch, J., Rishbeth, C., & Payne, S. R. (2020). Nature doesn't judge you – how urban nature supports young people's mental health and wellbeing in a diverse UK city. Health & Place, 62, 102296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102296
- Yan, S., Azmi, A., Mansor, N., Wang, Z., & Wang, Y. (2024). Healing spaces as a design approach to optimize emotional regulation for patients with mood disorders. Buildings, 14(2), 472. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14020472
