Understanding the Nervous System and Self-Regulation

The nervous system is brilliantly customized to our lived experiences and is not broken. The first step in healing is to cultivate awareness of dysregulation and recognize its effects on our behavior. It's crucial to understand the two dysregulated states: fight or flight (sympathetic) and immobilization (dorsal). Tools for regulation will differ depending on the state of dysregulation. Building flexibility in the nervous system is the goal, where the intensity, duration, and frequency of anxiety and unhelpful behaviors decrease over time. Healing is an ongoing journey and can be supported by reparenting the inner child and taking consistent and compassionate action.