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Grounding: the Benefits and the Practice
Grounding encompasses simple tactics aimed at disengaging from emotional distress. These tactics include distractions directing our attention outward, to the external world. They also are helpful to bring us back to the present moment.
What is Vagal Toning?
Part two in our two-part series about the Nervous System! We’ll explore the vagus nerve, the definition of vagal tone, and practices to regulate our nervous system.
An Introduction to Understanding Your Nervous System
Take some time to learn what is happening in your nervous system. We explain the purpose of your nervous system, how it impacts you on a day to day, and explain polyvagal theory. Gain a better understanding of how the mind and body are connected and influence each other.
Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
What is nervous system dysregulation? Our nervous systems are meant to move flexibly between our three states. When we get stuck in the mobilized or immobilized state, our mind and body’s focus is on survival. We can be chronically stuck in a stress response prepared to fight, flee, or freeze.
Your Nervous System
Our nervous system is always impacting us. Did you know that depending on which nervous system state you are in, the way you perceive your inner and outer experiences can look drastically different?
The Mind-Body Connection
We are learning so many new things about mental health and one of the biggest paradigm shifts is that there is a connection between our minds and our bodies.