Regulation

Understand ~ Track ~Regulate ~ Reframe ~ Integrate ~ Resilience ~Maintenance  

Sessions 3–6 – Grounding & Regulation Skills

Goal: Teach practical tools to regulate activation.

Opening ritual (3 min):

“Let’s start by noticing our breathing and feet on the floor.”

Example skill flow

Fight client: Use breath to pause before reacting.

“Can we slow this moment down?” Flight client: Use grounding objects to stay. “Touch the chair — you are safe here.” Freeze client: Gentle movement. “Roll your shoulders, wiggle fingers — tiny motions awaken the body.” Fawn client: Practice a boundary phrase. “It’s okay to say no.” Flop client: Use warmth and hydration. “Drink some water, feel your body supported.”

Body scan (10 min) and journal reflection (10 min).

Homework: Practice one technique twice daily.

Closing: Appreciation moment — “Thank your body for protecting you.”