Understanding Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: from Collapse to Trauma
Explore the impact of dorsal vagal shutdown on mental health, recognize symptoms, and discover effective strategies for recovery.
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The Slow and Steady Path to Healing: How to Come Out of Shutdown and Reconnect After Trauma
If you're living in trauma, you may be familiar with shutdown. This is a Polyvagal state where you feel immobilized and disconnected...
Polyvagal Freeze vs Shutdown Video Quiz
Identifying the difference between Polyvagal freeze and shutdown immobilization is significant in trauma recovery. Can you identify...
I'm shocked this Polyvagal concept is still mistaught
This must be clarified in the Polyvagal world. It's hugely important. I'll also share the ridiculous reason I think it is so rampant.
Is it Possible to Come Out of Polyvagal Shutdown?
Yes, coming out of a Polyvagal shutdown state is possible.
the Shutdown System of the Polyvagal Paradigm
This is a section from my free e-book - Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm. Make sure you're signed up for my email list to get access to...
Shutdown / SNB104
Podcast audio and show notes for the shutdown episode of the Polyvagal 101 master class.
Shutdown - 1 Page Lesson
The shutdown system is important for conservation of bodily resources.
Why are my emotions numb after trauma?
Learn the answer to - Why are you emotionally numb after trauma? Discover how numbness extends beyond emotions.
Depression as Shutdown of the Polyvagal Theory / ep44 show notes
How does the shutdown state of the polyvagal theory relate to major depressive disorder?
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