🎧 EMDR Grounding Resources

Free audio-guided exercises for EMDR Phase 2 preparation

Use these exercises to build coping skills and emotional regulation • By Dr. Antonio D'Costa, EMDR Practitioner

✨ About EMDR Phase 2 Grounding Exercises

These audio exercises help you develop the coping skills needed for EMDR therapy. Use them to:

🎯 Tip: Practice each exercise when you're calm to build the skill before needing it.

📁 EMDR Grounding Audio Exercises

Click any exercise to download and listen. Save these files for regular practice.

1

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Sensory awareness exercise to anchor in the present moment.

Download 54321.mp3
2

Butterfly Tap

Bilateral self-tapping technique to calm the nervous system.

Download ButterflyTap.mp3
3

Container Exercise

Metaphorical container to temporarily store difficult emotions or memories.

Download Container.mp3
4

Light Stream Technique

Visualization of healing light flowing through the body to release distress.

Download LightStream.mp3
5

Calm Safe Place

Create an internal sanctuary of safety and peace for emotional regulation.

Download CalmSafePlace.mp3
6

PMR (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)

Systematic relaxation of muscle groups to reduce physical tension and anxiety.

Download PMR.mp3
7

Inner Guardian Figure

Create an internal protective figure for safety and strength.

Download InnerGuardianFigure.mp3