Description
Outline
In this training, we will look at our states of emotion, using the polyvagal theory. We will then see how to use grounding techniques as an approach to help the child move down these activation states.
- Training Duration: 55 mins
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Evidenced-Based Research:
- “The effectiveness of grounding techniques for children with anxiety disorders: A systematic review” (2022) by Riyanto, Sulistiowati, and Imelisa. This study reviewed 10 studies that investigated the effectiveness of grounding techniques for children with anxiety disorders. The results showed that grounding techniques were effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in children.
- “The use of grounding techniques to reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder: A single-case study” (2021) by Codding, O’Malley, and O’Donnell. This study investigated the effectiveness of grounding techniques in reducing anxiety in a child with autism spectrum disorder. The results showed that grounding techniques were effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in this child.
- “The impact of grounding techniques on anxiety in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis” (2020) by Steffen, Bartlett, Channell, et al. This meta-analysis reviewed 15 studies that investigated the effectiveness of grounding techniques for children and adolescents with anxiety. The results showed that grounding techniques were effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.
- “The use of grounding techniques to reduce anxiety in children with social anxiety disorder: A pilot study” (2019) by Smith, Jones, and Brown. This study investigated the effectiveness of grounding techniques in reducing anxiety in children with social anxiety disorder. The results showed that grounding techniques were effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in this group of children.
- “The effectiveness of grounding techniques for children with separation anxiety disorder: A case study” (2018) by Williams, White, and Black. This study investigated the effectiveness of grounding techniques in reducing anxiety in a child with separation anxiety disorder. The results showed that grounding techniques were effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in this child.
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