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The Polyvagal Theory and Trauma with Dr. Stephen Porges

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

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The Importance of Safety and Perceptions of Threat

This chapter discusses the distinction between feeling safe and being safe, and the societal dismissal of bodily signals of threat. It emphasizes the significance of safe environments, secure bases, and co-regulatory relationships for healing and regulation. The chapter also highlights the importance of recognizing and responding to physiological cues in communication.

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