Why You are Still Stuck in Shutdown (and what to do)(SNB209)

You're depressed. You're learning about and applying the Polyvagal Theory with little change to your shutdown state. In this episode, I will share a few things you are doing to keep yourself stuck (unintentionally) and also a couple things you can do about it. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: Still Stuck in Shutdown? 2:00 - Thing #1: You're Pushing Too Hard 5:30 - Thing #2: Avoiding Your Shutdown 8:00 - Thing #3: Waiting for It to Pass 11:00 - What to Do Instead: Working With Shutdown 13:30 - Building Ventral Vagal Capacity 16:00 - Practical Next Steps Join the free Members Center to access a free course and resources - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Learn about the Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess Become a free site member for my Polyvagal resources and Learning Hubs - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Learn about the Polyvagal Theory in this playlist - https://player.captivate.fm/collectio... National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (99147).