Safety State

Justin Sunseri interviews Dr. Stephen Porges and Karen Onderko about the Safe and Sound Protocol. They deeply discuss what it is, who it's for, the evidence and skepticism about SSP.

You've learned the basics of Polyvagal Theory – how your nervous system shifts between states of safety, fight/flight, and shutdown. But the big question often remains: Now what? How do you actively cultivate more safety in your daily life?

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As you access more of your safety state, you will probably experience some of your stuck state getting unstuck.

Therapists, coaches and "self-healers" ignore one crucial aspect in trauma recovery and it could end up being disastrous and retraumatizing.

Safety can look different for each one of us, but there are commonalities. The underlying factor as I understand Polyvagal safety...

Did you know that a traumatized person has significant difficulties with being able to access their Polyvagal safety state?

When active, these ventral vagal pathways result in your ability to connect with yourself and with others.

What is Polyvagal safety and how do you use it?

Why you should and should not buy Porges' newest book - "Polyvagal Safety."