Resources
Psychiatrist or Medication Management in our area:
River Region Psychiatry Associates, Spanish Fort, AL
APEX- Psychiatric Services in Pensacola FL
Santa Rosa Counseling- Located in Pace FL
Books and Self Growth
We have found the books and resources that have been helpful to ourselves and our clients. Now we can offer them to you!
Grounding and Self Regulation Skills to Practice
Therapist Aid: Grounding Exercise Audio
This guided audio activity covers three types of grounding: mental, physical, and soothing. It's designed to help manage dissociation and symptoms of trauma and anxiety.therapistaid.com
VA Whole Health: Grounding Meditation (5 mins.)
Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this 5-minute grounding meditation is part of their guided meditation audio files.Veterans Affairs+1lifecoachmagazine.com+1
Jack Kornfield: Grounding Practice
A 3-5 minute grounding practice led by renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield, designed to steady and nurture you.jackkornfield.com
ACT Mindfully: Dropping Anchor (Various Lengths)
Dr. Russ Harris offers free audio MP3 recordings of the "Dropping Anchor" exercise in lengths of 40 seconds, 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 8 minutes, and 12 minutes. This exercise is a grounding technique used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).actmindfully.com.au
Mindfulness Exercises: Free Guided Meditation Scripts
This short guided meditation invites you to sit by a flowing stream, grounding into the heart of Mother Earth. Both audio and script are available.veganosaurus.com
YouTube: The Grounding Meditation (3 Minutes) | For Therapists
A 3-minute grounding meditation designed for therapists to use with clients, available on YouTube.YouTube
Veganosaurus: Simple Grounding Visualization Meditation
This short guided meditation invites you to sit by a flowing stream, grounding into the heart of Mother Earth. Both audio and script are available.veganosaurus.com
Insight Timer (Free App)
Insight Timer is a popular app that offers a vast library of free guided meditations, including grounding techniques. Many scripts focus on sensory grounding, breathing exercises, and self-compassion.
You can search for terms like "grounding," "mindfulness," or "trauma relief" to find related recordings.
Calm (Free Trials Available)
Calm offers guided grounding exercises, though you may need a subscription for full access. However, they offer a 7-day free trial, which includes access to their library of mindfulness and grounding exercises.