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Appendix 1 . Exercises
In this section , we have gathered the different exercises , including grounding exercises , that are mentioned in the manual . This makes it easier for you to find and use them . Grounding is an important therapeutic approach for handling dissociation or flashbacks , and reducing the symptoms of anxiety and panic . It is important to practice exercises again and again until the skill becomes automatic and can be called on even during moments of distress . The aim of grounding is to take the survivor out of whatever traumatic moment he is remembering .
Always remember to invite the survivor to participate in a grounding exercise . Let it be an open invitation . If he does not feel ready to participate in an exercise , respect his wish . Remember that some survivors might me triggered by certain types of grounding exercises that suggest closing one ’ s eyes or concentrating on certain senses .