That Relationship Show Polyvagal What?
Jan 12, 2020
Deb Dana, a therapist and Polyvagal Mapping expert, dives into the fascinating interplay of our biology and emotional states. She explains how the autonomic nervous system influences our reactions during interactions. Discover key principles like neuroception and co-regulation, as well as tips for self-regulation. Deb highlights the importance of secure attachments and shares practical strategies to reshape nervous patterns. With insights on technology's impact and the value of curiosity, her approach empowers listeners to map their own emotional landscapes.
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Autonomic System Shapes How We Are
- The autonomic nervous system runs background bodily functions and shapes how we are, not who we are.
- Deb Dana says the vagus nerve is central to safety, connection, and survival responses.
Three-State Ladder Of Autonomic Responses
- Three hierarchal autonomic states exist: dorsal (shutdown), sympathetic (mobilize), ventral (social engagement).
- Deb Dana links secure attachment to the ventral vagal social engagement system.
Histology Lab Changed Clinician Perspectives
- Deb Dana described a histology lab experience where clinicians held and examined donated human brains.
- That hands-on lab shifted clinicians' understanding of brain-body systems and practice.