Help your little people learn those all important coping skills with our grounding techniques. Grounding techniques are an incredible tool to help us refocus our minds on the present moment and stop us worrying about the past and future. They help us stay grounded, calm our minds and bodies so we can think straight.
Grounding techniques are an incredible coping skill for us to have as they can be performed anywhere and we can do them all in our minds making it a really versatile coping skill to have no matter the big feelings that need tackling or the place!
Our boards help your little people practice and memorise these vital coping skills so as they grow they become second nature.
Learning grounding techniques offers so many benefits , particularly in managing stress, anxiety, and other big feelings. Grounding techniques help:
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Reduce Anxiety and Stress: Grounding techniques help shift focus from distressing thoughts or feelings to the present moment, reducing feelings of anxiety and stress. By engaging the senses or body, they can calm the nervous system.
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Improved Emotional Regulation: They provide a way to stay in control during emotional upheavals. This can help prevent emotional overload or impulsive reactions, fostering a more balanced emotional state.
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Enhanced Focus and Clarity: Grounding techniques help you center your attention, improving clarity of thought and focus. This is especially helpful in high-pressure situations or when dealing with distractions.
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Increased Resilience: Regular practice of grounding strengthens your ability to stay present in difficult situations, which builds emotional resilience over time.
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Physical Relaxation: Many grounding techniques, such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation, promote physical relaxation by lowering heart rate and releasing tension.
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Better Mind-Body Connection: Grounding fosters a stronger connection between the mind and body, promoting mindfulness and awareness, which can improve overall well-being.
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Quick Stress Relief: Grounding techniques are simple and quick to implement, making them an accessible tool when you need immediate relief from anxiety or panic.
5-4-3-2-1 grounding board only supplied - grounding bundle available.
Printed onto aluminium in-house by us each board is A5 size and single-sided, with round corners perfect for little hands.
These can be written on with a dry erase (whiteboard marker) only and wiped clean with a dry cloth making this reusable over and over again.
