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RAIN mindfulness practice
Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture — for difficult emotions and shame.
When to use: Shame-heavy emotions or self-criticism after conflict.
Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture — for difficult emotions and shame. Use the worksheet in session or as homework. Preview the layout on the right — tap it or choose View full preview below for the complete on-screen version.
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- ☐Recognize — name the feeling
- ☐Allow — let it be here without fixing yet
- ☐Investigate — where in the body? what story?
- ☐Nurture — what would kindness look like now?
Practice log
Related resources
- Mindfulness & groundingGrounding: 5-4-3-2-1 & breathSenses scan plus paced breathing for acute stress — pairs with CBT and DBT.
- Mindfulness & groundingPracticing gratitudeDaily prompts that work when life is hard — not toxic positivity.
- Mindfulness & groundingSelf-help exercises (daily coping menu)GoodTherapy-style menu: pick 2–3 skills for the week — movement, connection, structure, and rest without toxic productivity.
- DBT skillsName the emotion (DBT)Prompts for body cues, urges, and effective action — before problem-solving or conflict.
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