Clients often try to avoid the things that scare them. After all, fear is a natural way of protecting the body from a potential threat. . . . . . but when our clients become trapped in a cycle of fear and worry, it can keep them from the things they value most. So how […]
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[Infographic] Mapping Your Nervous System’s Response to Trauma
How can we help clients better understand when their nervous system is going into “defense mode”? According to polyvagal theory, the nervous system has three pathways it can follow in the face of a threat. By helping clients map these pathways, they can begin to identify their triggers and develop strategies for staying grounded. That’s […]