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“Excessive fear [in the nervous system]… is a sign that something in the system is imbalanced”.
~ Chris Rackcliffe, ‘Needy No More: The Journey from Anxious to Secure Attachment’, p.93
#fear #dysregulation #seflregulation #nervoussytem #balance #anxiety #trauma #healing
& held long enough until a third new way can arise.
Dreams are essential for wellbeing & physical & mental health.
They also effect the #nervoussytem either by alerting it to something we've become inured to, or settling it back into a #parasympathetic calm state.
#Jung #Jungian #InnerWork
Until the day we die, we long for safe and reliable connections. Co-regulation is essential; first for survival and then for living a life of well-being.”
~ Deb Dana, ‘Anchored', p.40
#coregulation #nervoussytem #saferelationships #connection #survivalneeds #wiredforconnection #trust #attachments
Inhale for four seconds.
Gently pause for seven.
Exhale for eight.
If breathwork isn't your speed, aerobic exercise is another great option. It helps your nervous system feel like it is mobilizing against danger, and it gets you to breathe!
#vagusnerve #pranayama #breathe #nervoussytem #yoga
A fear immobilization response slows down physiological activity to conserve energy, dampening things like respiration rate, digestion, and cognitive function. If you feel stuck right now, it is because your nervous system is trying to protect you.
#nervoussytem #overwhelm #fear #vagusnerve
We have lots of paper models to help you teach the nervous system! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2KLmnr6
#EduSky #nervoussytem #neuron #neurone #brain #iteachbio #biologyteacher
Do you feel better after activities like jumping on a trampoline? #nervoussytem #sensory #sensoryseeking #vestibular #neurodivergent #parenting
Isn't it so cool that just playing songs at 60bpm alters brain waves in alpha waves, helping to relax. We use it with our kid's morning routine but it would be great for teachers in the classroom after lunchtimes. #60bpm #alphabrainwaves #brainhealth #nervoussytem #adhd
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You ever realized the people that say they don't have trauma or have had a perfect upbringing generally don't seem to understand that childhood trauma doesn't only come from physical abuse? #childhoodtrauma #trauma #neglect #nervoussytem #parenting
Meet my next little sketch. I'm diving back into the old days of classic shows/movies
#OC #characterdesign #Nervoussytem #sketch
