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Dr Stephen Porges: Polyvagal Theory Updates & Critiques (2023)

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Exploring Fawning and Immobilization in Polyvagal Theory

The chapter delves into the nuanced concepts of fawning and immobilization within the context of shutdown and defensive states. It discusses the surrendering of self in fawning to reduce feelings of threat and explores the perception of immobilization with others as intimacy through behaviors and neural structures. The speakers analyze the interconnectedness of motor behavior, autonomics, and brain functions, emphasizing the combination and interpretation of various states within polyvagal theory for adaptive advantages.

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