Grounding Techniques:
Rate emotional pain 1-10
Stay neutral, don’t judge
Focus on present
Mental Grounding: Describe objects, sounds, textures, colors, smells, shapes, numbers, and the temperature
“Categories” Example: states that begin with “A”
Describe an every day activity in great detail
My name is ____ . I am safe right now. I am in the present, not the past or future,
Physical Grounding: clench fists, and release, hold a chair tightly.
aromatherapy
Practice even when you don’t need it (20-30mins)
Create your own method on grounding
After rate emotional pain
Hope this helps!!