A Spiritually Enlightening Online Magazine. May Theme: "Roots" Volume 1 Issue 4 ISSN# 1708-3265
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Grounding Techniques for Our Animal Companions by Jean Hofve, DVM 
We all know how important it is for us to stay grounded in order to remain mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy. Our pets tend to mirror us, so anything we do to keep ourselves more focused and grounded also helps them in the same way. Animals are natural healers. In their relationship with humans, pets can get into difficulty when they try to help us heal. Our domestic dogs, cats, and horses have made a sacred agreement with the human race to walk with us, teach us, and help us return to our Source. In honouring this agreement, many animals, especially cats, will take on our energetic imbalances and sometimes even take our physical dis-eases into their own bodies, as a way to relieve us of these problems. To help prevent them from taking on too much, say to them often, "The best way to for you to help me be happy and healthy is for you to stay happy and healthy!" They will respond to this assurance and limit how much they take on. However, our animal companions may need a little extra assistance to stay grounded. There are several easy methods to accomplish this. There are a many essences from a wide variety of essence lines, which are excellent for helping animals (as well as people) stay grounded. Some of these, and their sources, include: Hands-On Treatments
Reiki and other hands-on treatments, including massage, can be very helpful not only for healing but also for dealing with emotional and mental issues. They can easily be adapted to aid in grounding for your pets. A most effective method is to work the body and its energy fields in conjunction with visualization - feel as well as see those 'roots' growing from the paws into the ground.
Visualization
Working with visualization can also assist your pet to remain grounded. Use an image of your pet (hand drawn or photograph), or just watch your resting pet. Visualize light descending from above into their head, moving as a column through their body, and spreading downward, like roots, deep into the earth from their feet. The light can be golden, green, or white. Finish by surrounding your animal with a bubble of protecting white light (or whatever colour light symbolizes protection best for you).
Exercise and Play
Working the physical body is, of course, the most effective method of grounding. Dogs need regular exercise such as walking, agility work, or just fetching a ball. Cats are a little tougher to exercise since most don't much care for the Stairmaster, but daily play sessions are wonderful for a cat's physical, mental, and emotional health. "Play therapy," a specific method of play, engages the cat's hunter instincts, and satisfies them in a very deep way. Visit this page for a brief introduction to the most effective play therapy techniques. Many cats (and dogs) also enjoy meditating with their guardians; so include a grounding visualization if your cat joins you in your quiet time.
The Meridian Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which we discussed in the last issue, is a great way to centre and ground animals. Just working with the meridians to balance the animal's energy can improve its sense of groundedness. Balanced energy is, almost by definition, grounded energy.
Some of the set-up phrases you might use if you feel your animal companion has lost its groundedness or its sense of safety might be:
"Even though Fluffy seems to feel disconnected…" When you work with EFT in 15 or 20-minute sessions, you'll discover after the first few rounds (in which you might be feeling a little awkward and have trouble coming up with new set-ups), your intuition will start to suggest phrases or ideas you'll want to incorporate in your next few rounds.
Of course, don't forget the value in keeping yourself grounded. The more grounded you are the more you help your pets, since their energetic patterns are linked to yours!
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