Mental Grounding Techniques Printable

Need to take a step back from some intense feelings?

Grounding is a self-soothing skill that can help you when you're having a bad day and dealing with overwhelming feelings, stress, or anxiety. According to the research, it works by dividing our mental load between the grounding activity (such as counting backwards from 100) and our negative thoughts. This is one way in which our brains, as wonderful and complicated as they are, are limited. 

This printable features 6 mental grounding techniques. These grounding exercises use mental distraction to help redirect your thoughts away from negative thoughts and feelings. The idea being to turn your attention away from what's causing you distress and bring you back to the present moment. 

 

This is a digital file, nothing will be shipped. You'll receive an email within a few minutes to download your purchase. 

You'll receive two 8.5x11" PDF files, one in color and one in black and white.

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Our worksheets are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other professionally researched techniques that are proven to help with anxiety, depression, anger issues, eating disorders, and other issues. However, our printables should not be considered medical advice and are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any conditions, mental or otherwise.

These printables are designed to help most people with self regulation. While you might find that these printables are helpful, having additional support such as seeing a qualified therapist or counselor may help you make better progress.

The activities and information provided on our printables has not been reviewed or approved by any federal, state, or local agency or healthcare group. Peace Pets does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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