When clients experience anxiety, their first response is often to avoid whatever (or whomever) might be causing it. But when clients become trapped in a cycle of avoidance, it can keep them from the very activities and people they value most. So how can we help clients see the cost of their avoidance strategies – […]
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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 […]