A Tool to Help Clients Calm the Nervous System

Uncertainty is hard to live with. And the stress and fear that often accompany it can be demanding. Especially when it comes to the nervous system. That’s why we reached out to Deb Dana, LCSW to get her perspective on how clients can calm the nervous system when they’re feeling stressed, anxious, or alone. She shares a strategy that can help clients reconnect to their more curious, compassionate self even when they’re feeling anything but. In the video, Deb mentions “ventral regulation.” According to Deb there are three states of the nervous system, and in ventral people are feeling safe and connected.