Guidance & Counselling

The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a coping technique used for anxiety. It helps to bring the person back to the present and focus on their surroundings, helping them to calm down and refocus.
This technique asks you to find five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. Using this with someone who feels anxious will help to calm them down and reduce their feelings of anxiety.