Yes, Unstucking can be scary
I was explaining to Annabelle about why she was feeling sudden bursts of intense anger and having impulsive thoughts. I doodled...
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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...
How to reduce your shame, blame & judgment
Learn how to reduce shame, blame, and judgment through the Polyvagal Theory. Understand your past defensive states and build a new narrative
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?
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.
Polyvagal Safety & How to Use It
What is Polyvagal safety and how do you use it?
Dealing With Anger
How to deal with angry thoughts and angry emotions, grounded in the Polyvagal Theory.
Is it Possible to Come Out of Polyvagal Shutdown?
Yes, coming out of a Polyvagal shutdown state is possible.
Just You. No ego, no shadow, no parts... / SNB 149 poster and show notes
It's just you. No ego, no parts, no shadow. Show notes and poster for episode 149.
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.
You're Thinking, Not Feeling / SNB 138 quotes and show notes
Something that is keeping you stuck is thinking and not feeling.
High Stress Jobs & the Vagal Brake / SNB 136 quotes & show notes
If you work in a high stress job, you MUST make sure your distress tolerance is strong enough...
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...
the Equipment of a Stucknaut / SNB118
A Stucknaut doesn't go into their internal adventure empty-handed...
the Adventures & Treasure of a Stucknaut / SNB117
A Stucknaut isn't in it for the riches, but there is much to be gained!
Play - 1 Page Lesson
safe & social + flight/fight = play
Flight/Fight - 1 Page Lesson
The flight and fight system is important for optimizing the body for evasion or aggression.
Safety and Social Engagement - 1 Page Lesson
The safe & social state evolved within mammals and is important for optimizing the resources that the body has for health, growth and...
Autonomic State - 1 Page Lesson
...our autonomic state is going to be either Safe & Social, Flight/Fight or Shutdown...
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