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The Deeper Keys to
Communication and
Connection

A Nervous System Perspective for
Relationships

A Nervous System Perspective for Relationships

Register today for this free webinar with Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein.

Join Dr. Rutstein to explore:

Join Dr. Rutstein and a global audience to explore:

Spotting the danger signs

The inner and outer dynamics that steer our conversations the wrong way—and how to course correct before we crash

Nervous System
Regulation

How to identify and understand what triggers a person’s fight-flight-freeze reactions and how to both self-soothe and co-regulate our nervous systems in the moment

Becoming an Empathic Communicator

How to respond empathetically to cues from others to foster a felt sense of safe and supportive connection

Polyvagal Insights and Tools to Turn Drama into Dialogue

Many of us deeply desire meaningful connection, yet conversations often leave us feeling unheard, misunderstood, and further apart. We struggle to heal a rift with a beloved friend or family member. Despite careful preparation, we get nervous and overwhelmed during a difficult work discussion. There are so many ways even the simplest of topics can turn into an awful experience with someone we care about. Often, we can wind up feeling disappointed, disconnected, and misunderstood.

Why is it so difficult to communicate effectively—especially with those closest to us? How do we learn to speak our truth and receive the same from others when we don’t see eye to eye? 

“Despite your best efforts,” explains trauma therapist Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, “if you or the person you are trying to connect with engages from a place of nervous system dysregulation, your attempts at clear and compassionate communication will be greatly undermined.”

 

You’re invited to join Dr. Rutstein to discover a nervous system perspective on the factors that support healthy relationships—to help you transform your relational skills, communicate more effectively, and connect more authentically.

In this free webinar, you’ll:

“While most of us focus on what is being spoken aloud when we’re communicating,” Dr. Rutstein explains, “there is also the reality that two nervous systems are interacting. Within that interaction lies a universe of unspoken cues that reflect the internal state of both individuals. This webinar dives into how our nervous systems communicate beneath the surface, shaping our experiences of closeness, trust, and understanding.”

About Your Host

Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT

Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein is a clinical psychologist, an expert in the treatment of trauma, a Certified Hakomi Therapist (CHT) for mindfulness-centered somatic therapy, and a meditation teacher who has been in private practice for over 40 years. He has practiced meditation for over 50 years. He has devoted his professional life to helping people reduce their suffering and struggle while empowering them to claim their strengths, their talents, and their unique abilities to live a more fulfilling and rich life.

In partnership with Sounds True, Dr. Rutstein is the host of The Healing Trauma Program: A Nine-Month Training to Regulate Your Nervous System, Embody Safety, and Become a Healing Presence. The next cohort begins on January 31, 2025. We warmly welcome you to learn more and register.

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The Deeper Keys to Communication and Connection
A Nervous System Perspective for Relationships

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