Jigsaw Mental Health Library
Mental Health information
Articles and Links
A collection of trusted articles, websites, and resources from other organisations that may help you learn more about mental health, wellbeing, and support available to you.
Downloadable information and tools.
Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques
Simple exercises to help you feel calmer, more present, and more in control when things feel overwhelming.
What are grounding techniques?
The 5,4,3,2,1 Mindfulness techique
An art and visualisation tool
Creating a safe space - info
Drawing your safe space
Tuning in to touch
Use your imagination to create a safe space
Using 5 Breaths
Finding Calm Within
Creating an Inner Safe Place
Sometimes we all need a place we can return to — somewhere that feels peaceful, comforting, and safe. This section introduces gentle self-soothing exercises often used in counselling to help you create a sense of safety from the inside out.
Reflection questions after creating your safe space