Sounds True Presents
Transforming Our Five Defensive States
A FREE 5-video series with Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein for those interested in self-regulation and embodying a healing presence.
Practical ways to calm yourself and others throughout each of our five defensive states
Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself or others becoming more aggressive to a perceived threat than is called for. In Video #1 Jeffrey explains why our bodies react this way and outlines simple ways to offset it.
Why does your body sound the alarm to flee what it perceives as a stressful situation? And how can we practice self-regulating when this reactive state has been misinterpreted? Video #2 has answers.
Have you ever frozen up in the face of what should otherwise be a nonthreatening situation? It can be confusing to say the least. Video #3 addresses what we can do to begin the path to self-regulation.
The most misunderstood reactive state is that of attachment: forming unhealthy bonds after perceived situations of stress. Video #4 outlines how to recognize this state and self-regulate during and afterwards.
It’s all too common to appease others when faced with what your body sees as a threat—but it doesn’t have to be this way. Video #5 provides real-world solutions for self-regulating when you feel the urge to give in.
I found his insightful and in-depth explorations with the presenters so engaging. I gained new depths and understandings from the work of even those whom I have studied and have heard speak before. Bravo, Jeffrey!
Join Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein for a nine-month training to regulate your nervous system, embody safety, and become a healing presence.
The Diamond Approach is offering live, online Inquiry groups to accompany this course at a discounted rate — $100 for eight, 90-minute sessions, where you’ll take turns with other students working one-on-one with an expert teacher. This is completely optional and available after purchasing Presence.
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