There is no conversation worth having if the nervous system isn’t in a settled state. When couples become emotionally charged their nervous systems become alert and ready to defend—keeping vulnerable feelings buried and interfering with their ability to effectively engage with their partner.
- Discover how to engage the parasympathetic nervous system at the beginning of every session
- Techniques and tips for settling the nervous system
- Structuring conversation to keep the parasympathetic system engaged
- Tracking the body for subtle signs of nervous system activation
- How the language of the body can be used as a resource for therapeutic inquiry
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Deborah Fox, MSW, is part of the . Fox is presenting on Somatic Interventions in Couples Therapy.