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?
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Trauma
Trauma through the Polyvagal Lens.
Polyvagal Freeze vs Shutdown Video Quiz
Identifying the difference between Polyvagal freeze and shutdown immobilization is significant in trauma recovery. Can you identify...
I'm shocked this Polyvagal concept is still mistaught
This must be clarified in the Polyvagal world. It's hugely important. I'll also share the ridiculous reason I think it is so rampant.
What everyone gets wrong about the Polyvagal Theory
When I see what others are putting out about the Polyvagal Theory, they tend to focus on a couple of things. And both are short-sighted.
Gabor & Maté - Wisdom of Trauma Series
The discussion between Porges and Maté was great. I have the video for you, a quote compilation poster and a whole bunch of quotes that...
Uncontrollable Shaking When Crying
Have you ever experienced this? Shaking uncontrollably while you're crying? You're not the only one. My therapy clients often bring this up.
Therapy retraumatization
Therapy is supposed to be a place where people can go to work through emotional or cognitive obstacles. Sadly, clients sometimes find...
Be patient. Getting Unstuck Takes Time.
Reminder - Be patient! I am willing to bet that you're more than a bit frustrated or anxious with your process of getting unstuck...
"Polyvagal Safety" Book Review / SNB136+
Why you should and should not buy Porges' newest book - "Polyvagal Safety."
Stuck Not Broken - a New Narrative for Yourself
You're stuck. Not broken.
Adaptations to a Stuck Polyvagal State
Two types of adaptations to a stuck defensive Polyvagal state - behavioral & cognitive.
Regulation: Self & Co
Regulation can come in two different forms - self-regulation or co-regulation. Self-regulation is...
the Vagal Brake & Distress Tolerance
The vagal brake is the mechanism of distress tolerance. Its' reliant on the strength of...
the Second Path to Being Traumatized
Trauma can take two different paths. An acute life threat reaction or...
What Trauma Is & the First Path to Being Traumatized
"Trauma" is very clearly defined through the Polyvagal Theory.
the Stillness Mixed State of the Polyvagal Paradigm
Being still through the Polyvagal paradigm is a mixed state requiring safety and...
the Play Mixed State of the Polyvagal Paradigm
Play is something unique through the paradigm of the Polyvagal Theory. It's a mixed state...
the Freeze Mixed State of the Polyvagal Paradigm
Freeze is not the same as shutdown. freeze is actually a mixed state of the Polyvagal Theory.
the Shutdown System of the Polyvagal Paradigm
This is a section from my free e-book, Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm . The eBook is also available in its extended version as Stuck Not...
the Flight/Fight System of the Polyvagal Paradigm
A deeper understanding of the flight/fight sympathetic state of the Polyvagal Theory is and how to come out of it.
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