Handling emotional overwhelm

Grounding techniques can help us to self-regulate when we are feeling overwhelmed with strong emotions, unwanted thoughts or memories or when we feel disconnected. Grounding can help to distract us from what we're experiencing and refocus on the present moment which can decrease the intensity of our emotional state and enable the body to calm itself. The information below lists three different types of grounding, you may find that one of these works better for you, or that a combination of each is helpful.