Creating safety and accessibility involves developing the skill to present oneself in a way that makes others feel safe, even when dealing with personal issues. This ability requires carrying a visual image that moves one into a more accessible physiological state to engage with others effectively. In various settings like healthcare, education, and workplaces, individuals act as beacons in interactions, impacting the dynamic. The perceived difference in status and power can affect the interaction dynamic, as seen in the experience of faculty members relating to graduate students. It is important to understand and relate to others by being accessible and understanding, rather than creating separation. Motivation should stem from curiosity and the beauty of the journey, rather than fear, to create a positive and effective environment.
Why do we sometimes feel unsafe or anxious for no reason? Neuroscientist Stephen Porges, Ph.D. shares how his groundbreaking polyvagal theory reveals the hidden workings of our nervous system. He and his son Seth Porges, explore in their new book Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us, how subjective feelings of safety versus danger shape our health, happiness and ability to connect.
Learn how becoming "neuroception architects" adept at transmitting cues of safety through our voice, face and presence can override default survival circuits - helping us consciously create environments that nurture true security.
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