Calming the Mind & Body: Deactivating the Threat Response

Update: 2022-01-25

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Whenever we experience worry, fear, anxiety or any emotional discomfort, our built-in "threat response," also known as the fight, flight or freeze mechanism kicks in and shifts into protection mode. This very uncomfortable and scary feeling leaves many stuck in perpetual survival mode. John Tsilimparis, MFT and Karen Pickett, MFT discuss valuable techniques to help you calm your central system and deactivate the threat response.

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Calming the Mind & Body: Deactivating the Threat Response

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Calming the Mind & Body: Deactivating the Threat Response

John Tsilimparis

Calming the Mind & Body: Deactivating the Threat Response