Danielle Ensley LCSW

https://drarielleschwartz.com/empathy-compassion-and-the-/

https://unyte.com//how-to-transform-toxic-anger-for-better

To access the parasympathetic state (calm and regulated state), it's helpful to learn about the autonomic nervous system and how our bodies respond to stress and traumatic events. The Polyvagal Theory helps us understand this, and I love using this as a foundational approach with my clients. Stephen Porges and Unyte-iLs have created easy to use interventions that help create and enhance the ability to access a calm and regulated state. The Safe and Sound Protocol is one of these interventions, which I incorporate into my practice, and it is available to my clients or individuals seeking the protocol outside of therapy. The Science of Feeling Safe: https://youtu.be/GCRmkGSdN_0

Accessing the parasympathetic branch of our nervous system is essential to being in a calm state. Below is the link to sign up to listen to a free online summit, featuring multiple experts sharing valuable information and tools. I highly recommend everyone sign up. I have signed up and will be listening. I listen to summits similar to this one on a regular basis to continue to learn and grow. The best part is that it's free! https://parasympatheticsummit.com/

Sometimes we just need someone to hold our hand or stand by our side during a rough storm or our darkest days.