On Threat Systems And Saying Sorry To Your Science Teacher

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In this second episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk the threat response, namely Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn.

I of course mention my disco ball diffuser and talk about what I am diffusing today. Link to the diffuser below

Disco Ball Diffuser

I chat about why I swore in the church car park and how in no way do I want to justify my behaviour, however there is power in understanding ourselves and why we react the way we do. You can read that post here: 
As well as touching on the subject of dissociation which you can read about here in a free PDF resource I have created for my listners.

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Here are some of the scriptures I used:

Bible Verses for Grounding and Safety

1. Psalm 46:1-3
2. Isaiah 41:10
3. Philippians 4:6-7
4. Romans 8:38-39
5. 1 John 4:18

Here are some studies on the power of feeling safe and loved:

Porges, S. W. (2009). "The Polyvagal Theory: New insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system." This foundational work by Stephen Porges explains how social interactions and feelings of safety can activate the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). "The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician's Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration." Siegel's work explains how therapeutic relationships that provide a sense of safety can help regulate clients' autonomic nervous systems, shifting them from a state of threat to one of relaxation and healing.

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Enjoy!
Love and hope
Jo

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