Group was lovely tonight. So different/weird-but-nice. It felt like a combination of time spent in a spa, and therapy. D, the OT, had lit candles in the room we were having the group in. There was even a light vanilla scented air freshener thing going on. Very romantic! We spoke about self-compassion, self-soothing, and the ACCEPTS DBT skill (Distress Tolerance). D passed around a variety of hand lotions, and showed us a hand massage video, which we had to follow along with, using whichever lotion we had chosen. Now do you get why I said it felt like I had spent time in a spa?
As usual, we ended off with a meditation/visualization, before we were sent on our merry way.
I’m linking to another video that D had shown us tonight as well. I found it so cute!
Now, I’m off to go roll myself up, and follow the video’s instructions.
Journey Toward Healing 
10 responses to “Group Spa Therapy”
This sounds just So lovely..how soft and nurturing…it made me cry…thanks for sharing the experience 💞
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You’re welcome. Maybe you could re-create something like this for yourself sometime? I know I’m definitely going to. 😉
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Its interesting as when I was so very sick a few months ago and my entire body was hurting one night I just got some hand cream and began to rub it on my body and it soothed me enough for a time to take the pain away. I loved the video of being rolled in a blanket like a little child when we are sad. This is what we need to do but I find that hard. I hope you do get to practice this, Rayne. I know it will work. ❤
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It sounds like you tried to take good care of yourself when you were sick. I think it’s so important, especially during those times, because we’re feeling worse than we usually do as it is. I love that video too. Yesterday I had my blanket wrapped around me for most of the evening. Needed some soothing. Now I’ve made the decision to carry it with me wherever I go. It’s a newborn baby blanket, so small and easy to fit into a handbag.
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That all sounds so positive, Rayne. The shut out with Jasmine must have hurt you a lot and made your heart feel very tender and bruised. I am glad you are finding that level of self care. ((–))
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Thanks Deborah. ❤
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Great video!
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how lovely! I am delighted it was so sootheing. x
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This is so wonderful for your body, mind and soul. Im glad they are incorporating self love in group. Sometimes you need more than words. I hope you slept well that night. ❤️❤️
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How lovely and nurturing and cosy! And I LOVE the video! It is the best! Xx 💗
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