Learning To Befriend My Nervous System

This article by Jennifer Francis-Gehring explores the author's journey into Polyvagal Theory and self-care practices . The author emphasizes the importance of understanding and honoring the nervous system's responses and cultivating awe as an anchor for safety and connection. She recalls early experiences of awe and how these memories serve as powerful anchors, allowing her to reestablish a sense of safety and wonder.

One pivotal experience occurred in Sedona, Arizona, after a life-changing surgery, where the author found healing and reconnection with her body by embracing the awe-inspiring landscape of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon experience further symbolized the magnificent function of the nervous system, continuously moving between states to keep us safe and alive. 

The article encourages readers to explore awe as an essential aspect of their self-care and to find moments of safety and connection within themselves. Jennifer Francis-Gehring beautifully intertwines personal experiences with neuroscience to illuminate the transformative power of awe and its positive impact on our well-being.

You can read the article at https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/self-care/learning-to-befriend-nervous-system-using-anchor-of-awe/