groundingobject
nounA grounding object is a special thing you hold or touch to help you feel calm and safe.
When the thunder scared her, she squeezed her grounding object, a smooth blue stone, until she felt better.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In electrical work, a grounding object is a metal part that safely carries extra electricity into the earth.
The electrician checked the grounding object to make sure the machine was safe to touch.
3. In psychology, a grounding object is something that brings a person's attention back to the present moment.
Her therapist suggested using a grounding object like a textured keychain during stressful moments.
4. In virtual reality, a grounding object is a real item that helps users stay connected to the physical world.
The VR headset came with a grounding object so players would not lose their balance.