Many abstract, prolonged threats of modern life do not warrant a physical response. Consequently, we have no release or relief from a state of high alert. Over time, people plunge into a state of exhaustion or “burn-out”. In these cases, there is a need for the body to repair itself (resistance stage) and return to its “baseline state” by triggering calm and a sense of safety.

Crises can challenge individuals and society, causing damage and trauma. Research into stress, trauma and post-disaster psycho-social care show that promoting a sense of safety, calm and connectedness with oneself and community, thereby leading to resilience and a feeling of hope is key to coping.

In an increasingly digital world, sensory activities that help embodiment, especially those that carry meaningful sensory experiences to counterbalance digital stimuli are important tools in sensory integration. Additionally, due to the permanent experience of time scarcity and pressure to make time related decisions, the feeling of missing out on something or not achieving goals manifest increasingly often, therefore, slowing down the time percept using sensory activities through mindfulness, grounding and creating a state of flow will be a key approach of this project.