Term ID: T2099

Grounding in Reality

/grounding-in-reality/
Therapeutic techniques and cognitive strategies that help individuals connect with present-moment reality, particularly useful for dissociation, anxiety, and psychotic symptoms.
Example: Teaching clients to focus on physical sensations, environmental details, and factual information to counter feelings of unreality or disconnection from their surroundings.

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Reference: Linehan (1993)