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10/18/2024

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10/11/2024

"Look at the details" this is a nervous system settling technique I just learned. You walk slowly or stand and notice details of things and then engage with them with your senses. So observe details, like color and shape, touch and feel details of the texture, listen to the sound it makes. This is ideally done with somebody else there holding space and maintaining connection and attunement with your nervous system. This works if you are starting to be ready to come out of fight flight. If you're too stuck in fight-flight it may not work. So you have to see if it's the right timing for your process. The reason that it works is because when we are in fight flight we don't take in details because we're assessing whether we're going to survive or not and there's no need for details when focused only on the potential threat to survival. This is similar to using the breath or orienting to get out of fight flight. Breathing and orienting are done with the nervous system is not in fight flight. The reason it's good to have another person there is because their presence can help this not be in override of the state of the nervous system which can make things seem more scary, but rather a gentle transition. Their presence is the first therapy, the co-regulation between their nervous system and your nervous system, and then noticing details is the second therapy technique. You may be extremely tired after the nervous system exits flight flight.

06/27/2024

ℹ️🌿 POLYVAGAL EXERCISES: A PATH TO REDUCING STRESS AND CHRONIC PAIN |

Polyvagal theory, introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges, revolutionises our understanding of the autonomic nervous system and its impact on our emotional and physical health. This theory explains how our nervous system responds to stress and how we can use specific exercises to promote relaxation and emotional resilience.

Polyvagal exercises are designed to engage the vagus nerve, which plays a critical role in regulating our body's response to stress and fostering a sense of safety and connection.

Polyvagal theory posits that the autonomic nervous system has three distinct branches: the ventral vagal complex (VVC), the sympathetic nervous system, and the dorsal vagal complex (DVC). The VVC is associated with social engagement and calm states, the sympathetic nervous system is related to fight-or-flight responses, and the DVC is connected to immobilization and shutdown responses.

06/27/2024

06/27/2024

I interviewed Dr. Stephen Porges (Polyvagal Theory) last year and he was BRILLIANT. This is one of the simple, yet oh-so-profound, statements he made to me. I couldn't agree more.✨

06/27/2024

Lol I can relate...

09/24/2023

Have you heard of the words "felt sense"?

Coined by Eugene Gendlin in the 1960s, the term 'felt-sense' represents an intricate and often subtle bodily sensation or feeling that arises when a person turns their attention inwards to explore an issue or emotional state. It is not merely an intellectual understanding but a holistic bodily experience that captures the complexity of one's emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations in response to a particular situation or problem.

Think of it as that intuitive gut feeling, an inner knowing about your emotional state. It's like your body's built-in emotional GPS. By paying attention to your felt-sense, you can gain deeper insights into your emotional landscape. Whether you're navigating challenging feelings or enjoying the highs of life, this awareness can be an invaluable tool for enhancing your emotional well-being. 🌟

08/30/2023

Good information.. ❤️🫶❤️Christine