Know Thyself
Part 2 of Video
Recall a recent moment of stress. What physical sensations did you notice in your body?
Which trauma response (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) do you identify with most? How does it show up in your life?
Think of a time when you felt calm. How does your body feel when regulated compared to stressed?
What thoughts and emotions come up during stress? How do they affect your body's response?
Based on Polyvagal Theory, which state (safe, fight/flight, freeze) are you in most often? How does your body show it?
What situations or people trigger your stress response? What patterns do you notice in your reactions?
What signs tell you you're becoming dysregulated? How can you be more aware of these shifts?