Dropping Anchor Step by Step

Free Acceptance and Commitment Therapy audio by Dr. Russ Harris

Discover one of the most practical mindfulness tools in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Dropping Anchor. In this guided exercise, Russ Harris takes you step-by-step through a grounding technique that helps you steady yourself during moments of stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.

By reconnecting with your body and your surroundings, this practice strengthens present-moment awareness and builds psychological flexibility, helping you respond more calmly and effectively to life’s challenges.

Use this free audio to:

• Teach clients how to ground themselves in the present moment

• Support emotional regulation and stress management

• Build mindfulness and acceptance skills through ACT