Polyvagal Theory – Part 5

In Part 5 we will examine the Dorsal Vagal or Parasympathetic Nervous System: how it immobilizes our BodyMind System to freeze or collapse when facing overwhelming, life-threatening situations. It’s our RED LIGHT / Full Stop Mode! 

Overwhelm Blog Part 3

Overwhelm – Part 3

Please note: this is the third of a 4-part blog.  (see Parts 1 & 2) Psychological & Emotional Trauma Let’s talk about these two types of overwhelm together since they often go hand-in-hand. Psycho-Emotional Trauma (overwhelm) is not so much what happens but how we perceive what is happening to us. It’s an emotionally charged moment in […]