Grounding Techniques

Too many to count. If you notice, some of these things you can do every day, like spending time with family. If an activity can help anchor you into the present moment and helps you ward off negative thoughts, emotions, etc., then it should count as a Grounding exercise. Of course, if you want to be sure, discuss things with your therapist. They should be able to provide suggestions, should you need them.

Grounding Exercises are normally safe, given that they should be activities that don’t involve anything harmful. But some Grounding Exercises may involve you thinking about the negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions that you might have, so if certain exercises trigger you, don’t do them. Try as many exercises as you can and see which ones work for you the most.

No. Under no circumstance should you use this as a substitute for therapy. If you feel like this can benefit your mental health, feel free to practice them. But if you are experiencing anxiety, dissociation, depression, or any other mental health disorder, we recommend seeing a therapist. This is so you can get a second opinion as to whether or not Grounding should be the skill you use to help curb your disorder or issue.