Body Scan - Nervous System Regulation
Template by Reflective
Best for Anxiety PTSD Trauma
The “Body Scan: Nervous System Regulation” assignment is a practical tool designed to guide clients in tuning into their physical sensations and calming their nervous system. Perfect for modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and others, this assignment walks clients through a structured body scan exercise to enhance mind-body awareness and promote relaxation. By helping clients recognize areas of tension or dysregulation and grounding themselves in the present moment, this tool supports emotional balance, resilience, and overall well-being.
Share the Body Scan - Nervous System Regulation with your client
Share the Body Scan - Nervous System Regulation worksheet with your patient with the Reflective app so they can practice between sessions. Simply enter their email, and they’ll be able to fill it in and practice from the convenience of their phone. Get started for free!
How does Reflective work?
Share exercise with client via Reflective
Client receives email with app link and connection request
Client clicks link to download app
Client accepts your connection and exercises you shared
Client uses app to fill in exercises, gets reminders
