“To switch effectively from defense to social engagement strategies, the nervous system must do two things: (1) assess risk, and (2) if… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
“Dr. Peter Levine, who has worked with trauma survivors for twenty-five years, says the single most important factor he has learned in… — Marilyn Van M. Derbur Copy Share Image
“A child's (or an adult's) nervous system may detect danger or a threat to life when the child enters a new environment… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
“The detection of a person as safe or dangerous triggers neurobiologically determined pro-social or defensive behaviors. Even though we may not always… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
