"The safe/ calm state exercise is designed to help you create a state of mind that you can use as an internal resource when you need to access a calm state"

"Please bring up an image or scene that gives you a feelong of safety and calm" (Pause)

"What is it?"(Pause)

"Describe what you see"(Pause)

As you notice it now what do you see, hear and feel ? (p)

What emotions are you noticing?

What sensations do you have in your body ?

Focus on it and notice any sights, sounds, smells and sensations

Tell me more about what are you noticing

“Bring up the sense or image; notice what you are feeling and where you feel the pleasant sensations in your body and allow yourself to enjoy them. Concentrate on those fellings and sensations as you start eye movemnts (4-8 slow BLS) What are you noticing now ?"

"Focus on that. What do you notice now ?"

Is there a word or phrase that represent this image or scene?.

Think of ________(repeat word or phrase) and notice the positive feelings and sensations you are having.

Concentrate on those sensations and the word/phrase ________ as you start eye movements. (4-8 slow BLS) (pause)

What are you noticing now?”

Repeat and enhance positive feelings with sets of BLS as long as the experience continues to strengthen

“Now say the word(s)_________ (repeat word or phrase) and notice how you feel. (pause)

What are you noticing?”

Note: No more BLS from here on out.

“Now imagine a minor annoyance, a 1 or 2 on a scale of 0- 10. What would that be? (pause for response) What shift are you noticing? (pause for response) Okay, turn your attention back to the cue word(s) _________ and notice any shifts in your experience. (pause) What do you notice now?”

“Now think of another or the same minor annoyance. (pause) Then on your own bring up the cue word(s) _________ noticing any shifts. (pause) What do you notice?”

Instruct your client to practice the skill between sessions using their cue word(s); but without BLS.