Hello
You’re here because you’ve just watched something scary or disturbing
Your heart is quivering, the darkness closing in
and you’re already wondering what’s going to be under the bed
I’m here to tell you that it’s going to be OK
Together we’ll get through this
I’m here for you
And so are kittens
The kittens are here for you
Wiggle your fingers and imagine brushing against soft, warm fur
Wiggle
Feel purring, feel tension ebb away
Wiggle
Forget that horrible film or television programme
Kittens
Hazy sunshine is in your eyes
Blink
and each time toss away another nasty scene from your mind
Blink
and cut them out
Blink
Cut
Take in a deep breath
More… more…
Now let it all out
Look at that tree swaying gently
You did that
You’re a calm breeze on a cool spring morning in the glorious English countryside
Exceptional
Close all of your eyelids
Go on, no peeking, you cheeky puppy
Take any leftover monsters and visualise pushing them into a giant magical shredder
Keep stuffing down those zombies, vampires and creepy serial killers
as sparkling rainbow confetti sprays out the other end
Fan dabi dozi
Slowly open your eyes
You’re now soaring high above anxiety
Nothing can drag you down
I’m flying alongside, a firm hand resting on your bare shoulder in a non-sexual way
You’re ready to settle down to sleep or face the rest of the day
You’re OK
Everything is OK