The Five-Point Check-In: Support Your Nervous System and Model Safety for Clients

Discover the Five-Point Check-In

You know the feeling—you’ve been running all day, juggling clients, notes, and meetings, and by the time you finally slow down… your body crashes. You feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or numb—and you’re not even sure why. The Five-Point Check-In is a simple, repeatable tool designed for clinicians to pause, reconnect with their body, and check in with their nervous system before things hit a breaking point. Your nervous system is contagious—especially during EMDR work—so taking these moments of self-awareness and regulation helps your clients feel safe and supported. You can also share it with clients as a practical way to build self-regulation skills between sessions. Use it once or several times a day—especially during transitions (like before starting your day, after lunch, or between clients). This isn’t about fixing everything. It’s about creating tiny moments of care—so your nervous system gets heard before it forces a pause. ✨ Save this for when you’re on autopilot. ✨ Share it with colleagues or clients who forget to check in with themselves too.