Grounding the Coping Strategy, Not the Punishment

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What are grounding strategies?

  • Grounding strategies area set of coping skills that ground in you in the present moment by typically using your 5-senses (Sight, Touch, Sound, Smell, and Taste)
  • Grounding can help with redirecting thought patterns and providing a sense of safety in the present

Click Here for a free copy of the Popular 5-Senses Grounding Technique to keep for easy access on your mobile device–or print to keep handy in your environment.

Contact AACA to set up an appointment with a clinician who can assist with coping with distressing emotions.

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