Grounding: Social Story

Cartoon of an individual with smoke coming out of their ears, they are angry.

When I feel mad or upset, I can practice grounding.

Cartoon of a man with his hand on his chin, he is thinking.

When I use grounding, I pay attention to the way things feel.

Cartoon of a woman sitting in a chair.

I can pay attention to the way my body feels on a seat.

Cartoon of a man sitting in a chair smiling.

I can pay attention to the way my feet feel on the ground.

Cartoon of a woman adjusting her hat.

I can pay attention to how my clothes feel against my body.

Cartoon of a man standing in the wind with it blowing his hair.

I can also practice grounding by paying attention to how the air and other things around me feel.

Cartoon of a worried woman who is thinking about flowers.

When I practice grounding, it can help me pay attention to things other than the bad feelings.

Cartoon of a man with is hand in the shape of the

Grounding can help me to stay in my Resilient Zone, or "OK" zone.

Cartoon of a woman and a man high 5'ving each other.

When I can stay in my Resilient or "OK" Zone I can keep working on my goals.

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Cartoon of an individual with smoke coming out of their ears, they are angry.

Cuando me siento enojado(a) o molesto(a), puedo poner en práctica la habilidad de reconectar con la realidad.

Cartoon of a man with his hand on his chin, he is thinking.

Cuando uso la habilidad de reconectar con la realidad, presto atención a la manera como siento las cosas.

Cartoon of a woman sitting in a chair.

Puedo prestarle atención a cómo se siente mi cuerpo en una silla.

Cartoon of a man sitting in a chair smiling.

Puedo prestarle atención a cómo se sienten mis pies sobre en el suelo.

Cartoon of a woman adjusting her hat.

Puedo prestarle atención a cómo se siente mi ropa contra mi cuerpo.

Cartoon of a man standing in the wind with it blowing his hair.

También puedo reconectar con la realidad prestando atención a cómo se siente el aire y otras cosas a mi alrededor.

Cartoon of a worried woman who is thinking about flowers.

Practicar reconectarme con la realidad puede ayudarme a prestar atención a otras cosas que no sean los sentimientos negativos.

Cartoon of a man with is hand in the shape of the

Reconectar con la realidad puede ayudarme a mantenerme en mi zona de resiliencia o zona “OK”.

Cartoon of a woman and a man high 5'ving each other.

Cuando logro mantenerme en mi zona de resiliencia o zona “OK”, puedo seguir trabajando en mis objetivos.

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Grounding Social Story This resource provides a visual explanation of Grounding, which is paying attention to the environment to help improve emotions and stay calm. pdf Download file: Grounding Social Story
Reconectar Con La Realidad SPANISH pdf Download file: Reconectar Con La Realidad

This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.