# Hands Over Eyes [[On Tools, Skills, and Practices...]] Type: [[⭐️ Body]]-based Use: [[🛠 Self-Soothing]] Borrowed from the [[Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox]], this can ease tension, lower [[💡 Stress]], and find peace when we're [[💡 Emotional Dysregulation|Dysregulated]]. It's also easy and can be done almost anywhere. ## The Practice 1. It's best to sit down. 2. Try to. rest your elbows on a desk, table, or your knees. 3. Gently cup your palms over your eyes. 4. Feel where your palms meet your eyes. 5. Pay attention to the darkness and sensations of pressure. 6. Take a few slow, deep belly breaths. 7. Gently move lower your hands and note how you feel. Are there any changes in your eyes or perception? Did it help to take a break from visual stimulation? [^1]: