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Stress: Fight-Flight-Freeze
Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. (1) Jane Wagner has a point. Stress. Hans Selye (2) described stress as “the wear and tear of everyday life”. It’s something we all know about. The … Continue reading
Poly Vague – Huh?
Polyvagal. As in Polyvagal Theory. A ground-breaking theory that has many practical applications. First published in 1994 by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Polyvagal Theory has major implications for how people feel safe, for social behaviour, and for emotional regulation. (1) (2) … Continue reading
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