NEURO 369
Neuro-Affirming Support Systems
Different Minds, Brighter Futures
Optional extras
Extended EMDR preparation tools, daily calm worksheets and grounding you can share with your clinician. The check-in itself always stays free.
Part of Pendulum, for neurodivergent adults exploring EMDR or working with a practitioner. These are optional preparation and everyday support activities, not self-guided trauma processing.
Preparation · agree this practice with your practitioner; use grounding to return to the present.
Bring to mind a place, real or imagined, that feels calm or neutral.
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
Preparation · agree this practice with your practitioner; use grounding to return to the present.
With your practitioner’s agreement, picture a container, or use a word or symbol if imagery does not suit you.
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
Preparation · agree this practice with your practitioner; use grounding to return to the present.
Use only if agreed with your practitioner; skip tapping if touch or movement feels uncomfortable. Cross your arms so each hand rests near the opposite shoulder.
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
TICES check-in / notes · keep a brief observation to discuss, without traumatic detail.
Date and time: ______
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
TICES check-in / notes · keep a brief observation to discuss, without traumatic detail.
How rested do I feel? Words, a symbol, an optional 0–10 rating, or leave blank: ______
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
TICES check-in / notes · keep a brief observation to discuss, without traumatic detail.
One moment today that felt okay or good: ______
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
Notes for next session · communicate sensory preferences, pacing and a pause signal.
Grounding that works for me (tick): sight ☐ sound ☐ touch ☐ smell ☐ taste ☐ breathing ☐
Choose any prompt, or none. Speak, point, draw or use a symbol instead of writing; no number or completed sheet is required.
These are self-help practices to use alongside your therapy, not a replacement for it. If you are in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself, contact local emergency or crisis support now.
Kim Beven & Mark Daft
