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Safety State
A collection of blogs that focus on the ventral vagal state of safety and social engagement.
Jul 18, 20238 min read
The Benefits of Play for Adults: 7 Ways to Play
Add more playfulness to your adult life! This guide highlights the benefits of play and offers seven engaging activities to try.
Feb 13, 20233 min read
Dysregulation can come with Polyvagal safety
As you access more of your safety state, you will probably experience some of your stuck state getting unstuck.
Feb 3, 20234 min read
What you're getting wrong in trauma recovery
Therapists, coaches and "self-healers" ignore one crucial aspect in trauma recovery and it could end up being disastrous and retraumatizing.
Jan 27, 20234 min read
Can you identify your Polyvagal safety state?
Safety can look different for each one of us, but there are commonalities. The underlying factor as I understand Polyvagal safety...
Jan 13, 20233 min read
Why traumatized people have difficulty with safety
Did you know that a traumatized person has significant difficulties with being able to access their Polyvagal safety state?
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Why the Polyvagal Safety State is so Important
When active, these ventral vagal pathways result in your ability to connect with yourself and with others.
Oct 18, 20223 min read
Polyvagal Safety & How to Use It
What is Polyvagal safety and how do you use it?
Jan 27, 20222 min read
"Polyvagal Safety" Book Review / SNB136+
Why you should and should not buy Porges' newest book - "Polyvagal Safety."
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Safety Cue Dependency? / SNB 135 quotes & show notes
In this episode, I discuss what safety cues are and how to help therapy clients develop the ability to notice and savor them...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
the Vagal Brake & Distress Tolerance
The vagal brake is the mechanism of distress tolerance. Its' reliant on the strength of...
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