News & Events

How Your Nervous System Impacts Mental Health: Understanding Polyvagal Theory

By Abigail Liescheidt, LCSWA Have you ever noticed your heart racing when you’re anxious, your stomach feeling unsettled when you’re stressed, or your body becoming tense when you feel threatened? These physical responses are not separate from our emotional experiences. Our brains and bodies are constantly communicating with one another, helping us respond to what