Tag Archives: Self-Regulation

Compassionate witnessing: what is it and why does it seem like magic?

Posted on 2022-12-12 by Shay

Do you know what it means to be a compassionate witness? It’s a term that’s been bandied around quite a bit recently and is something we’ve discussed in depth in Imogen Ragone‘s weekly BodyIntelligence, Neurobiology, and Trauma ongoing study group. … Continue reading →

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“CyCling” with Ease to Down-Regulate Stress and Trauma

Posted on 2020-06-17 by Shay

Alexander Technique instructor Imogen Ragone and I discuss and practice TheCyCle™ – “a simple yet powerful way to calm your own nervous system and release excess tension from your body. “In our last video Shay told us about three important … Continue reading →

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“Stress, Trauma, Neuroscience and the Alexander Technique” Facebook Live

Posted on 2020-06-06 by Shay

In my third Facebook Live talk with my friend and Alexander Technique instructor Imogen Ragone, we discuss the importance of down-regulation, titration, and co-regulation for anyone dealing with stress or trauma. I explain what I’ve learned from my study of … Continue reading →

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Break the cycle of distress with self-regulation

Posted on 2019-12-26 by Shay

If I could teach everyone in the world one thing it would be self-regulation. This is a key ability for all people, one often disrupted by trauma, especially in those with earliest onset. These simple practices can help an anxious … Continue reading →

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