Grounding Practices for Trauma

Fazeel Chauhan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Grounding Practices for Trauma

Grounding practices for trauma

This lesson introduces 10th grade students to grounding practices that can help manage trauma-related stress and anxiety. Through experiential learning and inquiry-based activities, students will explore techniques such as the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to manage emotional distress, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Audience

10th grade students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Grounding Techniques, Worksheet: Grounding Practices Worksheet, Discussion: Exploring Grounding Techniques, Activity: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise, and Visual Aids: Grounding Techniques Infographic

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of grounding and its importance in managing trauma-related stress.
Explain the objectives of the lesson and what students will learn.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the Grounding Techniques video.
Ask students to note down key points and techniques mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the "Exploring Grounding Techniques" questions.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on the video and how they might use these techniques.

Step 4

Activity: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise

15 mins

Guide students through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise.
Ask students to focus on their surroundings and use their senses to identify 5 things they can see, 4 things they can touch, 3 things they can hear, 2 things they can smell, and 1 thing they can taste.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the "Grounding Practices Worksheet".
Have students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on the grounding exercise and how it made them feel.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to practice these grounding techniques regularly.
Answer any remaining questions and provide additional resources if needed.

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Discussion

Exploring Grounding Techniques

This discussion will help students reflect on the grounding techniques presented in the video and explore their potential applications in daily life.

What are grounding techniques and why are they important?

Discuss the purpose of grounding techniques in managing stress and anxiety, especially related to trauma.

How can the 5-4-3-2-1 technique help in stressful situations?

Encourage students to think about how focusing on the senses can bring them back to the present moment.

Can you think of a situation where you might use grounding techniques?

Guide students to consider personal scenarios where grounding might be beneficial.

Worksheet

Grounding Practices Worksheet

This worksheet will help students reflect on the grounding techniques learned and how they can apply them in their lives.

Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique in your own words.

Think about each step and what it involves.

How did you feel before and after the grounding exercise?

List two situations where you might use grounding techniques in the future.

Consider stressful or anxiety-inducing scenarios.