Anne Unterkoefler, LCSW

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04/29/2026

“A social worker listens not only to words, but to the silence behind them.”

04/19/2026

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04/18/2026

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04/17/2026

“A social worker learns that every client story deserves understanding without judgment.”

02/18/2026

When your brain won’t slow down or anxiety feels like it’s running the show, grounding can help bring you back to the present moment.

This kind of sensory-based practice works because it gives the nervous system something concrete to focus on. By deliberately engaging the senses, you interrupt the brain’s threat loop and support a shift out of fight-or-flight.

Heart rate begins to settle. Muscle tension softens. The stress response eases, and attention becomes more available again.

Grounding helps your brain feel safe enough to stop chasing your thoughts. From that calmer state, executive functioning is easier to access.

This is a simple tool, but it’s a powerful one when overwhelm is high and thinking feels slippery. ❤️

02/02/2026