Orienting

 

Gently bringing awareness to your surroundings… noticing what’s around you through sight, sound, and space.

Helps the nervous system register safety in the present moment.

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Grounding Through the Body

 

Feeling your feet on the floor, your weight in the chair, or contact with the ground… noticing your breath and the body being supported.

Supports stability and presence.

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Containment

 

Creating a sense of boundary and physical presence… for example, wrapping your arms around your body or using something like a scarf across the shoulders.

Useful when emotions feel too big or diffuse.

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Vagus Nerve Support (Sound / Breath / Gentle Movement)

 

Using simple tools like humming, slow exhale breathing, or gentle movement… to support regulation and settling in the body.

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Discharge & Completion

 

Allowing natural impulses like shaking, stretching, or movement… so the body can release held activation and complete stress responses.

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[Watch a guided example (hip release)]

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[Watch a guided example (full body)]

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