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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
5 see, 4 touch, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1 taste — quick return to present.
Goal
Cut anxiety/dissociation episode via returning senses to present.
Steps
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1
Name 5 things you see.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Immediate return to present.
Evidence base
School: Trauma / Grounding Techniques
Founders: Babette Rothschild (2000)
Rothschild "Body Remembers" 2000.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "5-4-3-2-1 Grounding" take?
This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "5-4-3-2-1 Grounding"?
Immediate return to present. In the short term: Cuts panic.
Is "5-4-3-2-1 Grounding" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Trauma / Grounding Techniques (Babette Rothschild (2000)). Rothschild "Body Remembers" 2000.
Is "5-4-3-2-1 Grounding" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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