by Niki Campbell | May 3, 2023
Dental Anxiety What is Trauma? What can you do? Tools Recall positive memory Take the time to recall a positive or happy memory. Bring back to your mind as many sensory details as you can. What do you remember seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling in those moments?...
by Niki Campbell | May 3, 2023
Dental Anxiety What is Trauma? What can you do? Tools Notice contact with chair Notice how your body feels when it makes contact with the chair. What sensations does it evoke? Are you comfortable? Are your shoulders at ease? Notice where your body makes contact with...
by Niki Campbell | May 3, 2023
Dental Anxiety What is Trauma? What can you do? Tools Put your hands on your belly Put your hands on your belly and feel yourself breathing. Inhale and exhale deeply and with intention. Your hands will move with the rhythm of your breathing on your belly. Noticing...
by Niki Campbell | May 3, 2023
Dental Anxiety What is Trauma? What can you do? Tools Follow your natural breath Breathe easy. Follow the rhythm of your natural breath. Pay attention as you inhale and exhale. What are you feeling? Where do your thoughts go? Bring your awareness to your natural...