Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Therapy and
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Resources
Activities that focus on sensory engagement, physical awareness and breathing have been found to help with symptoms related to anxiety, overwhelm, rumination, trauma or dissociation.
The exercises below can be downloaded for personal use and offer some trauma-informed strategies that may be used alongside therapy to support emotion regulation, grounding, mindfulness, connection to identity, and communication in relationships.
Using Your Wise Mind
Are You Living Your Values?
Emotion Regulation 1: STOP Skill
Emotion Regulation 2: Ride The Wave
Grounding Technique:
5-4-3-2-1 Exercise
Grounding Technique: Mindful Walking
Somatic Yoga for Stress Release: Standing Mountain Pose
Somatic Yoga for Stress Release: Standing Arm Flow
Progressive Muscular Relaxation
Grounding Technique:
Mindful Music Listening
Emotion Regulation 3: ABC Skills
T.H.I.N.K Skills for Communication
Mindful Breathing Exercises
