#sensory-grounding

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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology explains why simple analog rituals calm an overstimulated brain faster than any digital detox app - Silicon Canals

Digital interfaces, as convenient as they are, bypass many of the sensory pathways that help us process and retain information. Think about it this way: when you write something by hand, your brain engages multiple systems simultaneously. You're planning the movement, feeling the texture of paper, hearing the scratch of pen on page, and seeing the words form. This multi-sensory engagement creates what psychologists call "embodied cognition"-the idea that our physical actions directly influence our thinking patterns.
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fromColossal
4 months ago

An Animated Guide to Using Art to Get in Touch with Your Emotions

Animated, museum-produced guidance uses sensory grounding techniques to calm anxiety and refocus attention on artwork during crowded or stressful gallery experiences.
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fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

5 Grounding Techniques Therapist Use-and Why They Work

Common grounding exercises like earlobe massage and the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory method reduce anxiety, pain, and improve mood through acupressure and sensory orientation.
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