Grounding techniques help control these symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment Technique Using the technique, you will purposefully take in the details of your surroundings using each of your senses Strive to notice small details that your mind would usually tune out, such as distantRelaxation Technique (Betty Erickson) • Sit or lie in a comfortable position and begin to notice what you can see, hear, and feel • Say to yourself gently "I can see(name any object in your field of vision)" and repeat for 5 different objects, for example " I can see a lamp" "I can see a book" "I can see a door" If you do this exercise in complete darknessLevel 5, Jane Foss Russell Building Opening hours 9am to 430pm, Monday to Friday Crisis contacts Ambulance/Fire/Police 000 Lifeline (24 hours) 13 11 14 Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511 Other activities you can try Practice these techniques while you're feeling calm, so you're ready to use them during times of stress 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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