Hi,
I'm reading a book about trauma, and it has a technique I wanted to share with you and hopefully see what we can brainstorm together.
So hopefully most of you are familiar with the 54321 technique, which is a grounding exercise: 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste. This is super handy for when you're out in public but this is an interesting one you can do from home.
Find things you can see, hear, touch that connect you to the present. For example, look at a picture or poster on the wall, listen to music that you like, taste something pleasant from the kitchen, and so on. Consider making a list. The point is for you to concentrate on these objects that help you to realise that you are in the present and have available for when you need to ground and orient yourself to the present in your home.
I decided to look around my house and some of the things I really like are my book collection, soft blankets, plants (fake and real) and hand cream.
Is there anything you can think of that feels really grounding, calming or even just nice to look at around your house?
rt
