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Thaw the Freeze Trauma Response: a Polyvagal-Informed Approach

Stuck Not Broken

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Understanding and Navigating the Freeze Trauma Response

This chapter delves into the freeze trauma response within the framework of polyvagal theory, highlighting the balance between sympathetic activation and dorsal vagal shutdown. It emphasizes the need for safety and mindful practices to aid in self-regulation and emotional release, cautioning against traditional therapeutic methods that may exacerbate the freeze state.

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