Grounding
Grounding techniques are also useful for settling ourselves when we’re feeling overwhelmed. If you find yourself stuck with a strong emotion, these simple and powerful techniques take just a few minutes and can be practised at any time. They can help you to feel connected to the present and restore balance in your body and mind.
Grounding techniques are also helpful for students. An example is provided for you below.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Look around the room and name five things you can see, then five things you can hear, then five things you can feel. Repeat the exercise by finding four new things, then three, two and one thing.
This is a quick and easy grounding technique.
Can you think of other ways to help your students reflect on what they can and can’t control?