Shrinkle #28 · Body and stress · 6 letters
Anchoring
Anchoring means using something steady, like your breath, a word, an object or a calming memory, to settle yourself when emotions surge. It gives your attention a safe place to return.
In the room
In mindfulness, people often use the breath as a point to come back to; trauma therapists may help clients choose a comforting object to hold.
Something a client might say
“Holding the smooth stone in my pocket helps me stay steady in meetings.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Related ideas
Grounding · Mindfulness · Anchoring bias
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