2-4-6-8-10 Grounding Exercises (PDF) – Mental Health Center Kids

Download our printable 2-4-6-8-10 grounding exercises worksheet as a tool for kids and teens to practice grounding by going through steps like taking deep breaths and finding certain items in a room. It can help young people calm down by withdrawing their attention from a stressor or trigger.
Grounding is a coping strategy that allows kids and teens to calm down by focusing on beneficial thoughts and the things around them. Through grounding, young people can remove themselves from their stressors, anxiety triggers, and trauma triggers. Parents, teachers, social workers, and mental health professionals can use this 2-4-6-8-10 grounding exercises worksheet as a therapeutic tool for their child, student, or patient to practice grounding. Be sure to guide them through each step on this worksheet and give them enough time to demonstrate it. After completing this exercise, proceed to the 5 additional grounding techniques below, which can also be used in any situation. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of trauma worksheets and handouts.

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