Polyvagal Safety Cues & Loved Ones: Why You Don't Feel Connected (maybe‪)‬ Stuck Not Broken

Learn why you might have difficulty accepting safety cues, even from your loved ones. Your Polyvagal state acts as a filter and changes your perception of your interactions with others.
00:00 Introduction and Viewer's Question
00:52 Understanding Safety States
01:39 The Role of Interpersonal Relationships in Safety States
03:45 The Impact of Defensive States on Perception
05:48 Building Strength in Your Safety State
07:28 Alternative Avenues for Anchoring Safety
08:20 Conclusion and Invitation to Join Trauma Recovery Courses
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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).