In crisis planning, what is the purpose of a wellness toolbox?

• A. Schedule appointments.
• B. Hold coping strategies and items that help self-regulate.
• C. List emergency contacts.
• D. Store medical records.

Answer: (B)

A wellness toolbox is a personal, ready-to-use collection of coping strategies and self-regulation tools you can access during a crisis. Its purpose is to help you lower activation, ground yourself, and regain control quickly by using strategies you know work for you—things like grounding techniques, breathing exercises, positive self-talk, and sensory items (fidget tools, comforting objects, soothing scents). By keeping these strategies and tools at hand, you can manage distress in the moment and stay safer, more stable, and more able to function.

Scheduling appointments, listing emergency contacts, and storing medical records serve administrative or logistical roles rather than immediate coping. The toolbox focuses on what you can do right away to calm down and regulate emotions, not on organizing outside information.