Tag: grounding

The seated breathing and shoulder-release exercise gives clear, step-by-step prompts for easing neck, shoulder and upper body tension in just a few minutes. It is a practical printable for people…

Use the APE anchoring prompt during a therapy session, at home, or in a stressful moment to pause, notice what is happening inside, and then reconnect with the room around…

Helps people bring themselves back to the present during flashbacks, nightmares or dissociation using simple grounding, breathing and sensory techniques. It is especially relevant for adult survivors of childhood abuse…

Everyday wellbeing practice can feel easier when there are a few clear steps to try in the moment. These quick self-help techniques focus on calming stress and anxiety through breathing,…

At home, in a therapy session or during a stressful workday, this printable calming handout can be used when anxiety, worry or racing thoughts start to build. It brings together…

This free School-Based Anxiety Workbook is a comprehensive, printable self-help resource for teenagers aged 11 to 18 who are experiencing anxiety linked to school. Developed by the Cardiff and Vale…

This free activity pack promotes mental health and mindfulness, centred around one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Tailored for children and teenagers, it aids in developing emotional awareness.

The five-senses mindfulness prompt gives people a simple way to ground themselves during a flashback, using smell, taste, touch, sound and sight to reconnect with the present moment. Coping with…

Print it for a short mindfulness practice in therapy sessions, anxiety groups, or at home when worry and negative thoughts start to feel loud and difficult to leave alone. The…

A supportive resource helping children, teenagers, and adults understand and manage anxiety through practical activities and mindfulness.

The Coping Skills Flyer by Indigo Daya is a simple yet powerful resource designed to help individuals navigate difficult emotions and mental health challenges. This guide provides a variety of coping strategies that offer immediate relief from stress, anxiety, and emotional distress.

A practical worksheet to help manage anxiety through sensory exploration.

The Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Workbook by Charlton Hall is a comprehensive guide combining mindfulness with ecopsychology principles to support mental well-being through nature-based practices. Designed to be used individually or within…

The Breathe with Me: Mindfulness for Emotion Regulation Workbook is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for children, families, and educators looking to promote emotional balance through mindfulness exercises. This printable resource…

Abdominal breathing, aware breathing and the five-minute daily recharge practice are the core skills in this short mindfulness micro exercises PDF. It is aimed at adults and older teenagers who…

Support for getting through intense self-harm urges is set out in a simple, printable format, with practical coping strategies that can be tried straight away. The handout may be useful…

Diaphragmatic breathing is set out as a simple, practical calming skill for moments when anxiety, shallow breathing or rapid breathing start to build. The sheet explains how to use belly…

The Calming Techniques for Older Children Poster is a practical resource designed to help children manage anxiety and stress through grounding and calming techniques. Created by WeHeartCBT, this poster provides…

The Reducing Internal Focus in Social Situations Information Page is a helpful guide designed to assist individuals in managing anxiety during social interactions. Developed by WeHeartCBT, this resource provides practical…

Keep a simple anxiety grounding technique to hand for moments when stress starts to build. The STOP quick help technique gives adults, young people, carers, support workers and therapists a…

Finger Tracing Breathing Exercises are an accessible resource designed to support children in learning and practising mindfulness through controlled breathing.

“Prepare with Pedro: Resilience & Coping Skills Activity Book for Children” is a heartwarming and practical resource designed to help children navigate their emotions and build resilience in the face…

The resource, “Managing Separation Anxiety: An Activity Book for Children and Young People,” provides practical tools and activities to help children and young people cope with separation anxiety. It includes:…

“Calming Strategies – Easy Tools to Help Children Calm Down” is a valuable resource designed to assist parents, caregivers, and professionals in helping children manage their emotions effectively. It offers…

In an early years classroom, KS1 lesson, nurture group, therapy room or family home, a printable five senses worksheet can give children a clear and gentle way to notice what…

The “Calming Techniques for Young Children Poster” is a resource designed to help young children manage feelings of worry or anxiety through simple and effective techniques. It outlines several strategies…

The “Getting Grounded: Free Coping Strategies and Self-Care Guide” is a comprehensive resource for managing stress and anxiety. It offers a wide range of strategies and techniques, including sensory grounding,…

How to Get Through a Panic Attack | Lifehacker This video offers techniques for managing panic attacks, including distractions, breathing exercises, and focusing on your surroundings. It highlights the temporary…

This illustrated workbook supports children and teenagers in managing anxiety through interactive activities, skill-building exercises, and personal symptom identification.

This is a comprehensive self-help workbook for secondary school students experiencing anxiety, offering practical strategies and insights.