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Polyvagal Theory for Total Beginners Nov 02, 2022

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I believe these are three essential starting points for the person that is brand new to the Polyvagal Theory. At least, it's what I found to be the most beneficial in understanding this paradigm.

I made a Polyvagal Checklist for you to use as you learn the Theory for yourself. You can download it here - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist

PVT For Total Beginners Blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/polyvagal-theory-for-total-beginners

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.

Is It Possible to Come Out of Polyvagal Shutdown Oct 18, 2022

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A brief summary of this episode

Pendulation in Grieving and Imagination as a Safety Anchor Sep 27, 2022

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A brief summary of this episode

Gently Allowing Emotion and Sensation Aug 23, 2022

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My thoughts on a listener's question about gently allowing sensations to exist without being sent back into shutdown.

Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa

Website - https://www.justinlmft.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 “HOME” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, 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.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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

Coming Out of Flight/Fight Aug 16, 2022

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I answer a listener's question about coming out of shutdown into fight and then flight.

This podcast 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 in this podcast should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. More resources are available in the description of this episode and in the footer of justinlmft.com.

Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa

Polyvagal 101 Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101

Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats

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

My Current Therapist is Not as Good Aug 09, 2022

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A brief summary of this episode

Bad Therapy - Non-Kink & Minimizing Suicidal Ideation Aug 02, 2022

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Mercedes joins me for another Bad Therapy episode!

Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa

Polyvagal 101 Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101

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

How does trauma connect to the Polyvagal Theory? / PVT101 Jul 19, 2022

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A clip from a live Polyvagal 101 Webinar Experience. Register your spot for my next live webinar experience!

Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa

Website - https://www.justinlmft.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 “HOME” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

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

Fawning and Distress Tolerance PVT101 Q&A Jul 12, 2022

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Register your spot for the next Polyvagal 101 Live Webinar Experience! This short episode is Q&A from one of my webinars around fawning and distress tolerance.

Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats

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

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

SSIEC: State Sensation Impulse Emotion Cognition Resource Jul 05, 2022