Grounding techniques

At Nourished Not Deprived, we know how challenging it can be for participants to stay calm and present when emotions start to overwhelm. That’s why we’ve created a set of practical, easy-to-use grounding technique resources — designed to guide participants and families, and simple enough to share with school teachers. This way, everyone involved can use the same tools and language to help participants feel safe, centred, and in control.

These resources are:

Practical – simple tools participants can use in the moment when emotions run high.
Accessible – participant-friendly designs that are easy to understand and use across a wide range of ages and abilities.
Flexible – suitable for therapy sessions, daily routines at home, or school and community settings.
Free to share – coordinators, families, and support teams are welcome to copy or reprint as many times as needed.

Our goal is to make “big feelings” less overwhelming, and to provide participants with strategies they can use across all areas of life – from therapy to school to home.