How to Drop Anchor in Bed

Free ACT resource for clients and therapists

This practical adaptation of the Dropping Anchor exercise helps clients apply mindfulness when struggling to get out of bed. Created by Dr Russ Harris, it’s ideal for clients experiencing depression, anxiety, or morning overwhelm.

The handout explains how to acknowledge feelings, reconnect with the body, and engage with the present, all from the comfort of bed, before gradually transitioning into action.

Use this free guide to:

  • Teach flexible, accessible mindfulness strategies

  • Support clients experiencing immobility or fatigue

  • Reinforce ACT’s “acknowledge, connect, engage” framework

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Clinical tool

How to Drop Anchor in Bed

Russ Harris shows how to help clients who find it hard to get out of bed in the morning.