Why Grounding?
Grounding techniques help anchor you to the present moment and interrupt flashbacks, anxiety, or dissociation. They're tools you can use anytime, anywhere.
Simple Grounding Ideas
- 5-4-3-2-1 sensory check-in
- Hold ice cubes or touch different textures
- Describe everything you see around you out loud
- Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4 (box breathing)
- Use grounding scents like mint, lavender, citrus
“Come back to your body. It is your home, your shelter, your anchor.”