Fall is here and for many of us that means we’ll be attending various workshops or trainings focused on our “improvement” (of Self, profession and so on). These are fabulous opportunities to move us along the change process to where we hope to go. We get inspired, feel the difference, expect more from ourselves and
I know I’m not alone! Some of us hate the beginning of sessions. If that includes you here’s some commiseration, reality testing, suggestions and what I do to cultivate attunement with the aide of Tit for Tat style reciprocity. There’s also a description of one of my favorite adapted improv games: Slow Motion Ninja Riot.
We’re back after an unexpected – under-coupling induced – publishing pause! Here’s a reflection on the value of people watching for gaining experience in “seeing where a person is” on the various different Somatic maps. Along with the back story on the under-coupling event.
Finally, a look at the oldest branch of the Autonomic Nervous System as noted in the Polyvagal theory – the Dorsal Vagal Complex, the sub-system in us that is more akin to older, slower, less engaged critters on the family tree. This is a rambling look at a unique part of our biological heritage that has
I needed to step sideways of the review of the polyvagal theory layout and organization of the ANS and go with a topical concern right now while wildfires are back in my area. It’s an interesting opportunity to consider where we place our attention and what we focus on when we encounter repetitive dangerous events.