Tag: autonomic nervous system

Neuroplasticity

Exploring the Nervous System: Part II

The nervous system controls much more than just bodily functions. It can also play a huge role in mental health, especially trauma. In our last

27th January 2023

Behaviours

Polyvagal Theory: A Ladder of Nervous States

According to polyvagal theory, shifts in the autonomic nervous system produces three elementary states: rest-and-digest (social and safe), fight-or-flight (mobilisation) or shutdown (immobilisation). Deb Dana

17th July 2020

The vagus nerve: safety and social interaction

by Penny Boreham, Intake Manager In last week’s blog, the key relationship between the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system (the autonomic nervous system) was explored.

13th March 2014

Tag: autonomic nervous system

Exploring the Nervous System: Part II

Polyvagal Theory: A Ladder of Nervous States

The vagus nerve: safety and social interaction

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