The safe-place image

The safe-place image is the picturing in the mind of a scene that evokes calm. By imagining a real or imaginary place where they feel safe and at peace, a person can remind the nervous system of a state of calm. This image serves as an inner refuge to return to during a difficult moment. The safe-place image lets the body feel that safety too is possible. An imagined peace often creates a real relaxation in the body.