Grounding Techniques and Practices

The video introduces 10 grounding techniques to help manage anxiety and stress by focusing on the present moment. Techniques include 5-4-3-2-1 and 2-4-6-8-10 grounding, reorientation, cool sensations, grounding objects, tapping, palm press, robot-ragdoll, stomp-stomp-blow, and the roots technique. Each method is designed to help individuals relax and manage overwhelming emotions effectively.

What is the main purpose of grounding techniques?

• To focus on the present moment

• To focus on the future

• To focus on the past

• To avoid emotions

In the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, how many things should you notice that you can touch?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the first step in the 2-4-6-8-10 grounding technique?

• Take 4 square breaths

• Imagine 6 different foods you enjoy

• Tell yourself 2 kind or encouraging statements

• Find 10 items in the room of a particular color

Which of the following is a prompt used in the reorientation technique?

• My favorite sport is...

• My name is...

• My favorite book is...

• My favorite movie is...

What should you notice when using the cool sensations technique?

• The color of the water

• The temperature of the water

• The sound of the water

• The taste of the water

What type of object is recommended for the grounding object technique?

• A large object

• A small object with a unique texture

• A colorful object

• A noisy object

Where should you tap during the tapping technique?

• Your knees

• Your shoulders

• Your feet

• Your collarbone

How long should you hold the palm press pose?

• 25 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

In the robot-ragdoll technique, what should you notice when you are a robot?

• The feeling of relaxation

• The feeling of tension

• The feeling of happiness

• The feeling of sadness

What should you imagine yourself as in the roots technique?

• A mountain

• A bird

• A river

• A tree