Hi there I was wondering, do any of you have any good go to forums or apps etc for centering yourself ( I learned some techniques in pt but, not a lot since). My dad is currently back in chemo and I was hoping to give him some actual help besides me explaining, centering and meditation. because he said he's not very good at understanding how I explain ( I do admit I'm very scattered brained and from a different generation. He is nearly 70 so it would help if it wasn't really crazy stuff or cost a bunch/ super complicated. He's really into nature but they said he won't be able to go out and chop wood and do all the labor intensive stuff and I suggested doing outdoor meditation and he wanted to know more but I'm absolutely terrible at it. Any advice, links, or apps under 5$-10$ max would be so helpful. The one app my pt therapy used is more like 40 and he instantly veto'd me buying it for him.

Thank you.please ping me so I see your reply easier. :) I appreciate all the replies and good vibes either way. This is his third time going back into chemo, and the last two he would t take any help so I'd really like to this time now he's open to it. Thank you all so much

Some of the most popular meditation apps are Calm, Headspace and Insight Timer, the last one having the most free content. For Insight Timer, if he's not good with technology you might download it yourself and find good meditations for him, because there is a lot of stuff on there and might take some navigating to find stuff that he likes. Try searching for outdoor meditations and maybe walking meditations on the app.

Meditation has become like exercise for me and I do fall off the wagon every now and then. Mindfulness meditation is something that has worked well for me and basically just involves grounding oneself by paying attention to the senses besides eyesight, and allowing yourself to be present and in the moment, and focusing on the breath. My mind easily wanders into negative thought cycles and I find the "Noting" technique of acknowledging a thought without judgement and then letting it go to refocus on breathing or be present to be very helpful.

Hopefully this helped, sorry if these are things you already knew. Other things that are helpful for me is practicing gratitude and general positivity (trying to appreciate the little things) and journaling. Maybe he can find a hobby that still involves the outdoors, like learning about plants/animals, or making things out of what he finds outside, like making things out of sticks or leaves. Maybe try wood carving or basic woodwork if his hands are able to take it.

I wish all the best for you and your dad. I hope you both can find a sense of peace even while trudging through the storm.