In this episode, Wendy walks you through a safe place meditation exercise. The technique she shares can be done either lying down or in a seated position. You will learn how to use your breath to calm and relax your body so that your mind can open up and picture a safe place that you will enjoy.

Wendy explains how to engage and use all of your senses to intensify the experience of being in that safe place. As well as how to, over time, add more features you can enjoy and do so whenever you want to.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If you feel afraid at any time you can simply open your eyes to reground yourself.
• Focus your attention on any areas of your body that feel tense to relax that area.
• Let your brain choose the safe place you imagine.
• Use all of your senses to build up a strong image of your safe place and use them to enjoy being there in every way possible.
• Over time you will become a part of your safe place and be able to access it at any time you want to.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Allow yourself to be in a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. ´

‘Each time you come to your safe place. You may develop it and allow it to become more and more beautiful.’

‘Feel the warm rays of the sun on your skin.’

‘Your safe space is available to you whenever you need to go and enjoy it.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.wendycastelino.com

https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino/

https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798

https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino

ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles