S.E.L. Grounding Techniques

A technique in which you will purposefully take in the details of your surroundings

using each of your senses. Strive to notice small details that your mind would usually tune out,

• 5-4-3-2-1 Technique

• Listening Technique

• Hearing Technique

• Body Awareness Technique

Use this technique to take your mind off uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. They are

discreet and easy to use at nearly any time or place.

• Body Awareness Exercises

• Comfort Zone Exercises

• Mental Exercises

• Physical Exercises

This technique will bring you into the here-and-now by directing your focus to

sensations in the body.

• Sensationalism

• 5-4-3-2-1

• Mental Exercises

• Body Awareness

Techniques to help control uncomfortable symptoms associated with trauma by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment.

• Grounding Techniques

• Exercise Techniques

• Breathing Techniques

• Mental Exercises

Social and Emotional Learning (S.E.L.) is helpful

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