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Navigating your Emotional States a Guide to Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal Theory offers a simple yet powerful way to understand how your nervous system influences how you feel, relate, and respond to the world around you. In this post, discover how recognising your emotional states can foster greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and healing - especially for those navigating trauma or difficult life experiences.

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Rachael Jolly Rachael Jolly

Poetic "parts of self" - The voice of the over-controller

The “over-controller” may be a part of who you are. This is a protective part of self that has learnt to be in “control” for survival. It served you once but now it gets in the way of connection. You may call this part of you by another name, and you may have started to befriend this part. This is a poem I wrote in my own understanding and lived experienced of this part of self.

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Rachael Jolly Rachael Jolly

Embracing your Healthy Adult & Parts of Self

We want to understand the narrative of all modes or parts of self and their development from early life experiences. These are all survival responses to unmet emotional needs that once served a great purpose but now undermine or can be destructive in your life.

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Rachael Jolly Rachael Jolly

Poetic "parts of self" - The voice of the pleaser

The “pleaser” is a learnt way of being for protection. I go along with or my strings are pulled by others then I will remain safe. Sometimes, I am not aware that I am automatically pleasing others, or that my own needs do not matter. This is a poem I wrote in my own understanding and lived experienced of this part of self.

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Discover the Healing Power of EMDR Therapy

If you are curious about EMDR Therapy then this is how it works in a nutshell. If this sparks more intrigue click the addtional links, navigate the website and watch the videos for more understanding. If you still have questions feel free to reach out.

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