Ground skills
Name one of your 5 senses you can use to ground yourself
Touch, taste, smell, sight, or hearing
What is safe place visualization?
Imagining a place that makes you feel calm and safe.
What's one body part you might notice first in a body scan?
Any body part, like feet or hands
What's one example of a personal strength?
Ex: Kindness, patience, courage
What's one value you'd like to live more fully by?
Personal reflection
What is '5-4-3-2-1' technique used for?
Grounding/mindfulness
Name one sense you can use when imagining your safe place.
True or false: trauma can show up as a physical sensations.
True
What's one example of a personal strength?
kindness, patience, courage
Name one coping skill you learned in this group.
Ex. Grounding, safe place, body scan
Give an example of physical grounding activity.
Walking, holding ice, stretching, etc.
How can a safe place when you're triggered?
It helps reduce distress and bring calm
Name one physical signs of stress.
Ex: tight muscles, stomachache, headaches
What's one example of a value that can guide decisions?
Ex. honesty, respect, family
What does 'self-compassion' mean?
Being kind to yourself in moments of struggle
Grounding is about ignoring feelings.
False- it's about noticing without judgement
Give one example of what someone might put in their safe place.
Beaches, forest, cozy room
What is the 'window of tolerance'?
The zone where you can handle stress without becoming overwhelmed
How can knowing your strengths help in recovery?
It builds confidence and resilience
True or False: All emotions are valid.
True
How you could use a grounding kit?
ex. "I am safe here"
During a body scan, what can you do if a sensation feels overwhelming?
Return focus to feel or safe area
Name a time you used a strength to get through something hard.
Personal reflection
What is one way to smooth yourself in the moment?
Breathing, music, movement