Grounding Skills
What is the purpose of using grounding skills?
Grounding techniques help shift focus away from uncomfortable thoughts, memories, and worries, and toward the present moment.
What coping skill(s) will you use/ practice this weekend?
STOP, TIPP, DEARMAN, healthy distraction, BAs
Play a round of catch phrase
Have fun!
Who has the best laugh at Roger's? Hint: a therapist
Chris! The MHAR therapist
How do you practice body awareness?
Body awareness: Bring your focus to the here-and-now by doing simple physical actions.
Practice mindfulness using the WHAT and HOW skills for a particular body part/ sensation.
What support can you reach out to this weekend if needed?
988, call a friend/ family member
Play a round of Scattegories
1. Coping skills
2. Animals
3. Music
Who is Stephanie's favorite co-therapist!?
Nastassia forever <3
How do you use the "categories" skill to mentally resist rumination?
List as many items as you can in any three categories. Categories include movies, animals, colors, and more.
Lovingkindness Meditation
Sylvia Boorstein: Lovingkindness Meditation
What is your goal for Sunday?
Ex: engage in a routine BA
I am grateful for my wonderful group!
What is Mr. Matthew's favorite movie that came out in 2024?
Bonus points: Which character represents him? Which represents Ms. Stephanie?
Wicked!
Matthew: Glinda
Stephanie: Elphaba
Name a breathing exercise to help ground yourself.
Pursed lip breathing, lion breathing, boxed breathing, 4-7-8 breathing
Awareness of Breath
Awareness Of Breath | The Centre for Mindfulness Studies
What is your goal for Saturday?
Ex: engage in a valued BA
Practice self-soothe
Have a treat on me :)
What is Mr. Yvan's favorite beverage?
Redbull!
What is 5-4-3-2-1?
Use each of the five senses to take in the details of your surroundings in the present moment.
5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste
Leaves on a Stream: What skill is this?
Leaves on a stream: Manage negative thoughts with this meditation exercise
Cognitive Defusion - detach from unhelpful thoughts
How can you hold yourself accountable on your weekend goals?
Tell a friend, accountability buddy, set a reminder on phone, reward pairing, schedule a specific time to complete the goal, etc.
Play a round of pictionary
Have fun :)
Who won the Roger's league volleyball tournament in the summer of 2023?
The pink Barbie team!