Hijacked by The Trauma Response of Fight - Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein Discusses Nervous System Regulation
In the first of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Fight defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and what you can do when you find yourself angry and you’d rather not be.
Emotion, Addiction, and The Flight Response - Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein on Healing the Nervous System
In the second of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Flight defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and what you can do when you have the overwhelming urge to flee a stressful—or seemingly stressful—situation.
Feeling Trapped and Unable to Move: The Freeze Response to Trauma - Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein
In the fourth of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffery Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Attach defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and why we have a tendency to form unhealthy bonds after perceived situations of stress.
Unhealthy Bonding: An Attachment Defense to Trauma - Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein
In the fourth of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffery Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Attach defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and why we have a tendency to form unhealthy bonds after perceived situations of stress.
Finding Safety By Going With the Flow: A Defensive State to Trauma - Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein
In the last of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Submit defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and why we have the urge to appease others when faced with a threatening situation.
How to Enhance Connection, Happiness, and Ease: The Neuroscience of Self-Regulation
For thousands of years, we humans have longed for improved relationships, lasting happiness, and freedom from struggle, fear, and pain. Our collective craving has created no shortage of attempts to quench that thirst, including religion, philosophy, psychology, education, alcohol, personal growth workshops, and even dating apps. And yet, you may find that despite all of your best efforts you don’t feel better or that much different. Your happiness doesn’t seem to last, you may continue to struggle with connection and intimacy in relationships, and you may not be enjoying much ease in your life.