Navigating collapse

On learning small steps you can take to work with your body as you shift from a dorsal vagal (“freeze” or “shutdown”) nervous system state to a ventral vagal (rest and digest) state.

This post also includes a visual example of, and link to, a creative activity you can try, as well as some sweet photos of a snoozin Mo babe of a cat and links to a couple of feline-themed playlists in honor of their birthdays!

This post also includes an invitation for you to consider what small steps you can take to create a “cozy space to land” when in dorsal vagal.

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