5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Guide + Sample Coloring Pages: A Simple Path to Present-Moment Calm
Return to calm, focus, and presence with this beautifully designed 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding PDF Guide, created by board-certified music therapist Daniel B. Tague, PhD, MT-BC. This downloadable resource explains exactly how the sensory-based grounding technique works, why it helps regulate the nervous system, and how to use it anywhere — at work, school, bedtime, or during stressful moments.
Inside you’ll find:
✨ A clear explanation of the 5-4-3-2-1 method
✨ Why grounding works, based on therapeutic principles
✨ Guided sensory prompts for each step
✨ Integration ideas for daily life, transitions, and emotional regulation
✨ Tips for therapists and counselors using grounding with clients
✨ Printable sample coloring pages from the Grounding with the Senses coloring journal — one for each sense
✨ Reflection sections to help deepen mindfulness
Coloring pairs perfectly with the grounding method and naturally engages sight, touch, and gentle movement. Use the included pages to turn your grounding practice into a calming creative ritual.
This resource is great for:
✔ Adults and teens
✔ Clients in therapy
✔ Educators, counselors, and clinicians
✔ Anyone wanting practical tools for stress relief and emotional regulation
Instant download. Print as many copies as you like for personal or clinical use.
A gentle, printable toolkit that teaches the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method and includes sample pages from the Grounding with the Senses coloring journal. Perfect for stress relief, anxiety support, therapy sessions, or daily mindfulness practice.