This chapter discusses the concept of Polyvagal Theory and its significance in determining how safe our body feels. It explores the impact of feeling safe or unsafe on our physiological and mental well-being, highlighting the consequences of trauma and constant hypervigilance. The chapter also emphasizes the need to address the physiological aspect of feeling unsafe in trauma treatment and the role of the vagus nerve in connecting the brain and body.

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