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Guided Grounding Script
A guided grounding script walks through 5-4-3-2-1 with pauses—audio or written—for consistent pacing in therapy, class, or solo practice.
A guided grounding script is a written or audio walkthrough of 5-4-3-2-1—prompting each sense with pauses—used in therapy, classrooms, or apps for consistent pacing. Scripts should invite choice, not demand perfection.
Record your own voice for familiarity; third-party audio is fine when tone feels neutral. Keep under five minutes for acute use.
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How long should a grounding script be?
Three to five minutes for acute anxiety; longer versions suit group class or daily practice. Pause between senses so listeners can actually notice stimuli.
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