TF-CBT · Practice support

Practice activities

Simple ways to practice calming and naming feelings. Use the activities that fit the skills you and your therapist are working on.

Relaxation

Practice a comfortable breathing rhythm

Follow a gentle pace, skip holds, or breathe normally. Comfort matters more than matching the timer.

Breath Pacer

Grounding

Notice the senses around you, one step at a time. You can skip any sense that does not feel helpful.

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Emotion identification

Explore emotion words and talk about which ones fit. There is no right answer and no score.

Feeling Wheel