*Made to order*
The 5,4,3,2,1 Grounding Technique is a quick way to calm and ease anxious moments. It works by heightening your senses to the environment around you and helps to re-focus from any negative/anxious thoughts and these stones act as a visual reminder.
It can be very difficult for children to focus when they are receiving a lot of sensory input from what is around them. This technique may help with their attention and where to focus their energy. When children (or adults) are used to this technique, it can help alleviate any anxious moments and they begin to feel more in control (which can help as a confidence booster, especially when in other/new environments).
There are three different images to choose from, so suitable for children, teens and adults. There is also the option of a worksheet *printed on high quality grade 120gsm* which can help with ideas of the senses that are around you.
Stone number 5 - find five things you can see (look at smaller objects too).
Stone number 4 - find four things you can touch. Notice colour and patterns in them, sizes and if they shine or are dull.
Stone number 3 - find three things you can hear. This could be cars, birds, the tv or your own breathing.
Sstone number 2 - find two things you can smell. It may be something near you, or feel free to move around, or outside if you can - flowers or grass. Maybe there is something in a cupboard?
Stone number 1 - find one thing you can taste. This could be thinking of the last thing you ate or drank, or your favourite food – is it sweet or sour? What was the texture?
As with any new technique, these are better practised when your mind is calm, so you feel the benefit when it is most needed.
The stones (made from recycled glass) are designed by myself using a decoupage technique (printed on acid free tissue). As with anything hand-made/recycled, there may be very slight variations on each product - the beauty of unique items.
UKCA/CE certified for over 3 year olds.
Sealed with toy safety varnish and must not be submerged in water.
Keep away from young children and babies.
