Nervous System Regulation- with babies! #mentalhealth #polyvagaltheory #therapy #shorts

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In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.

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[mickeydrago]

Watch out folks, That baby just might turn out to be the most well-adjusted, centered, And happily developed emotionally sound human being ever to evolve on this planet 🤯

[erickaepworth]

Congratulations on your new family member! 🎉
It's wonderful hearing baby noises

[tinaperez]

Its often been said that human connection and community are what people need. That "the relationship is what cures" in therapy and that connection is the cure for addiction - and often the lack of it is the cause or contributing factor - that and possibly impulse control, adhd, lack of skill at processing one's emotions, trauma, etc.

[breezyncj]

The captions said "eventual bagel state" and I think this is a new goal we should all work towards - becoming the best bagel we can be! 😂

[abbykoop]

Being around people makes me feel anxious. Being around animals makes me feel safe and loved.

[jenniferluzrevilla]

Congratulations on your healthy and beautiful baby 🎉😊 God bless 🙌

[stewbugz]

Congratulations! What a beautiful bundle of joy! Bless you and your little one.

[jesse_campbell]

Aww. I'll remember this, trying to calm others, have them help me calm down.

[nysaloudon]

Knowing this makes me understand when I feel clingy. For me and my family physical touch can be awkward and rare which has made me feel so clingy sometimes but really lm just looking for regulation not just love. It makes me feel less shameful about needing this. Maybe this can help me more properly deal with this emotion and seek out this support without being passive and frustrated

[mukulbarai]

Hey, is the baby yours? If so, he is the luckiest kid in the world to have a mom like you. I can imagine how strong and resilient he is gonna be.

[animatorFan]

so so good relationships can be the best cure for our mental health issues :)

[tinaperez]

Touch for babies also helps develop a healthy nervous system for them.

[projectlittlejoy]

Makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing🤍 and yay congratulations on your little angel🤍

[lillybits]

People NEED PEOPLE. Your baby is a real cutie!😊❤😊

[Olibelus]

"Eventual bagel state" I laughed super hard. Anyhow, very good information and cute baby. All the best!

[abderia]

What a cutie!❤ Thank you Emma for making these super helpful videos!

[floridanativelh]

Baby is precious. Thanks for sharing him with us. 😉🙏🏻

[lennymclean.]

What an absolutely gorgeous little human you have there!!

[Norton]

Hey bun bun! Welcome to the world! Congrats to the family! Thanks for this reminder - it helped me appreciate the time I got to enjoy yesterday with my toddler friend and his wonderful parents - we'll have to prioritize hanging out more often! Fun!

[debbiewalker]

Oh, he is such a cutie pie ! Adorable ! 💜