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Grounding techniques can help regulate the nervous system from "summary" of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine,Ph.D.
When we experience trauma, our nervous system can become dysregulated, leading to symptoms such as hypervigilance, anxiety, and flashbacks. This dysregulation is like a car engine revving too high, with the gas pedal stuck and no way to slow down. Grounding techniques act as a brake for this overactive nervous system, helping to bring it back into a state of balance and calm. These techniques work by bringing our attention to the present moment, anchoring us in our bodies and in the here and now. By focusing on our breath, sensations in our body, or our surroundings, we can shift our awareness away from the traumatic memories or overwhelming emotions that are causing our nervous system to go into overdrive. This redirection of attention helps to interrupt the cycle of reactivity and allows our nervous syst...
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