TEN GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
by Elena Borreani ScesneyApril 10, 2020 Anxiety and Stress, Dissociation, Personality Disorders, Trauma0 comments
Grounding Techniques are an essential tool to help you re-orient to the present moment, when you are experiencing flashbacks, overwhelming emotions and traumatic memories.
Grounding Techniques can be used in a variety of emotional difficulties, including:
Dissociation
Trauma (PTSD, cPTSD, traumatic memories)
Personality Disorders
Self-Harm
Anxiety
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