Soothing the Nervous System
Many have experienced heightened fear and stress over the past year, which can lead to post-traumatic stress. To help soothe an overactive nervous system, simple practices such as mindful breathing and grounding techniques are essential. Fostering a sense of safety and nurturing connections within our communities can aid in transitioning from a state of threat to one of growth and contentment.In this clip
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Related Questions
Is it true that the nervous system needs a different input at the right time to change a reaction, as discussed in episode #368: Polyvagal Path: Healing Your Nervous System & Your Life with Dr. Stephen Porges and the clip Understanding Threat Responses? For example, if a person has a fear or phobia and their body becomes reactive when they encounter a trigger, would a solution be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment? Would this approach provide a different input to the nervous system so that over time it stops being activated by the original trigger? Is this how Pavlov's dogs experiment is used as a tool for changing the nervous system's responses?
Is it true that the nervous system needs a different input at the right time to change a reaction? For example, if a person has a fear or phobia and their body becomes reactive when they encounter a trigger, would a solution be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment? Would this approach provide a different input to the nervous system so that over time it stops being activated by the original trigger? Is this how Pavlov's dogs experiment is used as a tool for changing the nervous system's responses?