Worksheet
This worksheet guides individuals in using sensory orientation—engaging visual, auditory, tactile, movement, and olfactory senses—as a core somatic technique for grounding and safety. Orientation exercises help regulate nervous system activation by gently focusing on supportive sensory inputs and noticing corresponding shifts in bodily sensations.


Begin by picking one orientation exercise from the worksheet, such as visually scanning a room, softly gazing at the horizon, or touching and noticing the texture of an object. As each sense is engaged, pause to observe any changes in breathing, tension, or overall body awareness, using the reflection questions to track what helps create more ease or safety in the body.
This worksheet is designed for anyone seeking practical resources to support nervous system regulation, especially those working with trauma, stress, or feeling disconnected from their environment.
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References
Brom, D., Stokar, Y., Lawi, C., Nuriel-Porat, V., Ziv, Y., Lerner, K., & Ross, G. (2017). Somatic Experiencing for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Outcome Study. The Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(3), 304–312. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22189
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