This concise handout, “Mind-Body Practices: An On-the-Go Handout for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs,” offers a selection of simple, accessible, and free techniques to manage distress, overwhelm, and trauma responses.
Designed for both individual use and for sharing one-on-one or in groups within domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA) programs, it focuses on practices that engage both body and mind, particularly useful when words fail or exacerbate distress.
The handout includes practical exercises such as noticing breath, grounding techniques (room scan, using an object), fingerhold practice for managing emotions, and self-acupressure points.