01/24/2026
Safety is the state of being protected from harm or threat and experiencing a sense of stability, trust, and freedom from fear.
In the context of the nervous system, safety means the body perceives that it is not in danger and does not need to stay in survival mode, allowing for rest, connection, and regulation.
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The nervous system is the body’s safety system. It is constantly asking, “Am I safe, or do I need to protect myself?”
When it does not feel safe, the body shifts into survival mode:
• fight
• flight
• freeze
• shut down
That is not weakness.
That is biology.
A safe nervous system is supported by:
• consistency and predictability
• emotional safety
• rest
• environments where you are not always on guard
Simple ways to support your nervous system:
• slow your body down
• practice gentle breathing
• create routines your body can rely on
• set boundaries without guilt
• choose spaces and relationships where you feel seen, supported and respected!
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🧘🏾♀️See the last slide for a quick nervous system check in! ✍🏾