Free ACT exercise from Dr Russ Harris’s Trauma-Focused ACT
This guided mindfulness exercise helps clients connect with their bodies through gentle tension and release. Unlike relaxation techniques, Progressive Muscle Mindfulness focuses on awareness and acceptance, noticing sensations with curiosity, without trying to change or control them.
Developed by Dr Russ Harris for Trauma-Focused ACT, this practice supports grounding, embodiment, and emotional regulation, key skills for trauma-informed therapy.
Use this free exercise to:
Teach mindful awareness of body sensations
Support trauma-sensitive grounding practices
Integrate body-based mindfulness into ACT sessions
