11/28/2025
This is one of the most well-known grounding strategies to employ when battling dissociation. It’s also a simple exercise, so it’s great if you are just getting started in exploring what grounding techniques offer.
Gently reengage your senses by going through these five steps:
-Look around the room and pick out five things you can see
-Find four objects near you that you can feel
-Pick out three things that you can hear
-Notice two things you can smell in your immediate surroundings
-Select one thing you can taste
All of these sensory experiences will help you return to the present moment and get you away from the internal focus of dissociation.