Grounding is a set of simple strategies to detach from emotional pain so that you can gain control over your feelings. Grounding centers on distractions, which allow you to focus outward on the external world, rather than inward toward the self. Many people who are struggling with overwhelming emotions and memories, or those feeling numb with dissociation, can benefit from grounding. In grounding, you attain a balance between the two, being more conscious of reality and able to tolerate it.
