Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101: Grounding Techniques

Grounding techniques are used as a coping skill to calm down when feeling out of control. They are especially helpful for panic attacks. They help you focus on things you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch to calm down.

The goal is to use your senses to distract your mind from the trigger that is causing the distress. Using your senses will help your body turn off the fight or flight response faster.