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Happiness & the Polyvagal Theory: Sorry, there is NO magic key Jan 24, 2023

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What is happiness and is there a key to unlocking it? I answer this question from the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. I actually think we have things backwards...

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This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (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 to Relieve Your Polyvagal Fight State Jan 17, 2023

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What is the best way to relieve a stuck Polyvagal fight state? I address what the fight state is, how it got stuck and ways to get unstuck.

Unstucking Defensive States - https://www.justinlmft.com/uds

Nifty Gifty 3 Day Polyvagal 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 “HOME” to 741741

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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Release Trauma to Relax OR Relax to Release Trauma? Jan 10, 2023

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Are you supposed to release trauma to relax or do you relax to release trauma? I delve in depth into this question from a Fellow Stucknaut.

Original blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/polyvagal-safety-how-to-use-it

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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Why You Have Resistance to Polyvagal Ladder Climbing Dec 27, 2022

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Why do you have resistance to climbing your Polyvagal ladder and accessing your safety state? Why is it that being in a defensive state seems like it’s what your body wants? I answer a message I got from one of your Fellow Stucknauts.

Polyvagal Checklist - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

PTRS Course Bundle - https://www.justinlmft.com/ptrs

UDS Course - https://www.justinlmft.com/uds

BSA Course - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa

Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalclarity

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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Polyvagal Freeze, Self-Harm, Panic & Rage Dec 20, 2022

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How does crying fit with the Polyvagal mixed state of freeze? What about rage, panic and self-harm?

3 Day Challenge -https://www.justinlmft.com/3daypolyvagal

My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narrative that is normalizing and validating. Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalclarity

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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Acting on Impulses and Trauma Releasing Dec 13, 2022

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What is unstucking? What do pendulation and titration have to do with self-regulation? And what about acting on impulses and relieving trauma? I answer a listener's question and discuss each of these points in Stuck Not Broken podcast episode 168.

SSIEC - https://www.justinlmft.com/ssiec

Polyvagal Trauma Relief System - https://www.justinlmft.com/ptrs

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🙂 Don't know the Polyvagal Theory? Catch up here - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Grief and the Polyvagal Theory Dec 06, 2022

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How does grief fit into the Polyvagal Theory? I explain that it's kind of all over the Polyvagal ladder!

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🙂 Don't know the Polyvagal Theory? Catch up here - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

How to Deal With Anger & the Polyvagal Theory Nov 22, 2022

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How to reduce angry thoughts and angry emotions from the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. It's not easy, but it's possible. Reducing aggression requires a bit of mindfulness and allowance of your fight state.

Polyvagal Checklist - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist

Dealing With Anger Blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/dealing-with-anger

📱 Ready to practice self-regulation? Try the Stuck Not Broken app for free - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/app?src=podcast

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🙂 Don't know the Polyvagal Theory? Catch up here - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

How to Self Regulate Through Triggering Events? Nov 15, 2022

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How do you self-regulate through situations that you know will be triggering? Self-regulation is built on practicing, just like anything else. Best not to wait until the moment of the circumstance and to do some self-regulation beforehand. And have some anchoring options ready for when you are in the situation.

3 Day Polyvagal 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 “HOME” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (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 sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Polyvagal Safety and How to Use It Nov 08, 2022

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What is the Polyvagal safety state? Find out in this episode! And once you find out, what do you do with that information? Also find that out in this episode!

Polyvagal Checklist -https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist

Original Blog, Polyvagal Safety and How to Use It - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/polyvagal-safety-how-to-use-it

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 “HOME” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (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 sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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