How does grief fit into the Polyvagal Theory? I explain that it's kind of all over the Polyvagal ladder! 3 Day Polyvagal States Challenge - https://www.justinlmft.com/3daypolyvagal  National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text â€śHOMEâ€ť to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (â€śJustinLMFTâ€ť) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Grief and the Polyvagal Theory

Stuck Not Broken is the first podcast built on clearly teaching the Polyvagal Theory and applying it to your trauma recovery process. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that makes the science of connection easily understood and accessible to anyone. He created the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and is the author of Trauma & The Polyvagal Paradigm.
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I share the second round of results from my Shutdown Experiences Survey, including how far away safety feels and how long people live in shutdown. Gain new language for your experiences, plus lots of validation and normalization. 00:00 Introduction to episode 227 01:32 How far away does safety feel? 06:56 How long have you been in shutdown? 10:16 How long do acute shutdown experiences last? 13:10 Personal Shutdown Stories: Voices from the Survey 20:13 Support and Resources for Navigating Shutdown đź”¸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess đź”¸Free ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/books đź”¸Learn the Polyvagal Theory simply and for free - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro đź”¸Shutdown playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wCusCOxhNV0uWZIPt3bDvYNNh5kwnDX đź”ąI'd love your feedback! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZhfJa5_AWDN1D4zDO1nDMqs7gl0UrKpmuCqRYLmA5et08zg/viewform?usp=sf_link National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text â€śHOMEâ€ť to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (â€śJustinLMFTâ€ť) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

How Long Does Shutdown last  Real People Answer (SNB 227)

Justin shares the felt experience results of his "Shutdown Experiences Survey." Real people in dorsal vagal shutdown share about their emotions, thoughts, and more. You will get more validation and normalization from this episode. Learn language for your shutdown experiences and ideas on what to do about it. đź”¸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess đź”¸Free ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/books đź”¸Learn the Polyvagal Theory simply and for free - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro đź”¸SSIEC sheet download - https://www.justinlmft.com/ssiec  đź”ąI'd love your feedback! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZhfJa5_AWDN1D4zDO1nDMqs7gl0UrKpmuCqRYLmA5et08zg/viewform?usp=sf_link
0:00 Real People Share Real Experiences of Dorsal Vagal Shutdown (SNB 227) 01:00 the Shutdown Experiences Survey 02:43 Emotions of Shutdown 08:09 Thinking from Shutdown 11:30 Sensations of Shutdown 14:34 Impulses of Shutdown 18:06 What is it like to be in shutdown? 20:09 What's the Solution to Shutdown? 23:14 Outro National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text â€śHOMEâ€ť to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (â€śJustinLMFTâ€ť) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Real People Share Real Shutdown Experiences

Justin and Mercedes discuss a Bad Therapy story of poor boundaries and where it leads. If you have your own Bad Therapy story, send it to justinlmft@gmail.com  National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text â€śHOMEâ€ť to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (â€śJustinLMFTâ€ť) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Bad Therapy: Poor Boundaries, Exorcism, and Dinner

Learn experiences of the Polyvagal freeze state, like changes in cognitions and underlying impulses. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Understanding Freeze State: Insights and Analogies 04:23 Cognitive Effects of the Freeze State: Analysis and Examples 08:22 Addressing Shame and Cognitive Adaptations in Freeze State 10:09 Therapeutic Approaches: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Strategies 11:29 Closing Thoughts and Resources đź”¸SSIEC resource - https://www.justinlmft.com/ssiec  đź”¸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess đź”¸Free ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/books đź”¸Learn the Polyvagal Theory simply and for free - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro đź”ąI'd love your feedback! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZhfJa5_AWDN1D4zDO1nDMqs7gl0UrKpmuCqRYLmA5et08zg/viewform?usp=sf_link National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text â€śHOMEâ€ť to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (â€śJustinLMFTâ€ť) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Polyvagal Freeze State: Cognitions and Release

Explore practical strategies for understanding and gradually replacing negative coping skills eventually and slowly with healthier alternatives, employing the principles of the Polyvagal Theory. Host Justin Sunseri shares insights from a discussion with his private community, offering techniques to recognize and modify behaviors such as binge eating by creating a mindful space between impulse and action. The episode navigates the challenges of self-regulation and provides a compassionate framework for individuals seeking to address their coping strategies without judgment or shame. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Strategies for Managing Negative Coping Skills 05:22 The Journey Towards Mindfulness and Self-Regulation 07:13 Preparation Stage of Change 08:41 Join the Stuck Not Broken Community đź”¸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess đź”¸Free ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/books đź”¸Learn the Polyvagal Theory simply and for free - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro đź”ąI'd love your feedback! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZhfJa5_AWDN1D4zDO1nDMqs7gl0UrKpmuCqRYLmA5et08zg/viewform?usp=sf_link National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text â€śHOMEâ€ť to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (â€śJustinLMFTâ€ť) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Grief and the Polyvagal Theory

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