Brain Break: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Check out this short, guided practice in 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, which is a simple sensory technique to help you feel present when you're feeling overwhelmed or scattered.
Date Released
September 24, 2026
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Designed for staff, volunteers, and community members supporting refugees and other ORR-eligible populations, this micro-lesson introduces 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, a simple sensory technique that uses sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste to bring your mind and body back to the present moment. Part of Support Guide's Brain Break series, this lesson walks through what grounding is and why it helps, then guides you through a short practice you can follow along with right now, or return to anytime you feel overwhelmed or disconnected.
This is not mental health or medical advice; it's an optional practice offered to support your own well-being.
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