thornz Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Hi, as part of my DBT workbook I have to create a relaxation plan of 20 actions I can take to soothe my senses. 10 are to be in the home and 10 I can do whilst I'm out of the home. I've got enough to cover each but I feel like some of my ideas aren't the best for me. Could you give some ideas please that will relax me through stimulating sight, smell, sound, taste, touch or hearing? One of my home actions is to watch a visually stimulating film, do you have any suggestions for films that have bright colours, animation, stunning scenery, imaginative CGI or an unfamiliar landscape? I have The Cell, Dr Strange, Under the Skin, Kill Bill, Donny Darko. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.man Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 For 20 years, Starship Troopers has been the gift that keeps on giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitbroken Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Visually stimulating films are not relaxing or soothing, especially blood and guts. How is that soothing to your senses and state of tranquility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 For 20 years, Starship Troopers has been the gift that keeps on giving. lol ^ How about Life of Pi. That one dings all the senses but smell and taste. Make some popcorn and you'll have those covered too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornz Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Visually stimulating films are not relaxing or soothing, especially blood and guts. How is that soothing to your senses and state of tranquility? Perhaps not for you, I find them extremely enjoyable and Under the Skin is particularly soothing to me due to the beautiful countryside, Scottish accent, lots of water, floaty weird stuff, absolute captivating weird storyline, natural beauty of the main character, beach waves and shale, nakedness etc and that is a film about an alien sucking the life out of her victims. The Cell has lots of guts and disturbing imagery but at the same time the colours and random odd bits are so beautiful I'm captivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornz Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 lol ^ How about Life of Pi. That one dings all the senses but smell and taste. Make some popcorn and you'll have those covered too. Will look into that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornz Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 For 20 years, Starship Troopers has been the gift that keeps on giving. Brief synopsis please 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornz Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Maybe I should look for other films by the directors of films that I love. Is it Crouching tiger that has each scene of the film in one colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingFool Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Firefly might be interesting and entertaining. You might like xxxHolic (no it's not x rated...lol) but I really prefer the written manga to the animated series. Has a rather interesting deep meaning if you can get past that it's Japanese animation and can be goofy at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.man Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Brief synopsis please 🤣Johnny Rico kicks some bug ass and Neil Patrick Harris reprises his role as that guy even men straight as an arrow wouldn't mind banging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjumand Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Babette's Feast. Enchanted April. Cinema Paradiso. If you can find a copy of Prince Ahmed -- the oldest extant full length animation -- quite pretty and nice music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyhiraeth Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 One of my home actions is to watch a visually stimulating film, do you have any suggestions for films that have bright colours, animation, stunning scenery, imaginative CGI or an unfamiliar landscape? Anything Miyazaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy longstocking Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Forget that lot ... wizard of oz .. dear god I am all but dancing over my cereal as we speak at the very thought . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Ohhhhh, I'm off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. I loves me some Wizard of Oz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy longstocking Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Ohhhhh, I'm off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. I loves me some Wizard of Oz... could I love you any more ... Just the music alone triggers feelings of family Christmases , mam and dad still alive , just beautiful memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatwasThen Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 My favourite cousin and I used to watch that movie together every time it came on. We are the same age and pretty much grew up together. When she was dying from ovarian cancer, we had a video of her in her palliative care bed singing "I'm off to see the Wizard" with such a cheery, happy face. We ended up playing it at her funeral. What a bitter/sweet moment. Miss the bajesus outta her. * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy longstocking Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Awww god ... what a beautiful , yet heartbreaking story ...you have some good ,albeit painful , memories there to take with you and for that I am smiling . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibralta Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Is it Crouching tiger that has each scene of the film in one colour? Not that I recall. However, that is a beautifully filmed movie. Have you seen Amelie? If not, make sure to get the French version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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