Behind the Therapy Door
Have you ever wondered what your therapist is really thinking? Hopefully they are open and tell you and in this podcast two licensed mental health therapists share candid descriptions of the therapeutic process, theories of personality, communication, relationships, and self-help strategies to help you live your best life. Join the Affinity Consultants (Sarah and Matt) for a humorous and educational peek behind the therapy door.
Behind the Therapy Door
Episode 35: Polyvagal Theory in Therapy
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Our bodies are wired to react to different circumstances in an automatic and intuitive way. Whether this is when we get butterflies in our stomachs while falling in love or sweaty palms when giving a public presentation, our body is designed to mobilize for action, feel safe in a rested state, etc. When we can make sense of the biological systems in place to alert us to excitement, fear, danger, anger, etc., we can empower ourselves to be proactive in self-care, rather than reactive, and normalize our experiences. In this episode, we break down polyvagal theory in easily digestible portions to make sense of the amazing nervous systems we were designed to work with.
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Cover art by Scott Thome
Music composed by Justin Breame