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Safety ~ What is it and Why it Matters?
What IS Safety Really?
What IS Safety Really?
While Safety seems like a simple word but there are many things that affect our sense of safety. Explore these various forms of safety (listed below) and ask yourself if you feel safe in all of these areas. If you do not, you may need to change your situation in small or large ways. Each area requires certain things to generate a real sense of safety. The video at left explores this.
Safety with SELF
Safety in Home
Safety with Community
Safety in the World
If you are feeling suicidal you are NEVER alone... JUST dial 988
If you are feeling suicidal you are NEVER alone... JUST dial 988
Or Click Here for a link to their website and talk/text links or click the logo at left.
5 Tips for Increasing Inner Safety
5 Tips for Increasing Inner Safety
*** NOTE: If you do not feel safe, ask your therapist for help finding the resources you need to get safe or tools for increasing the sense of safety. Other good resources: DHS, Vocational Rehabilitation, emergency shelters or centers, your local Police if you feel safe going to them, your local LGBTQ+ center or group. ****
WARNING!!!
The Trump Administration cut funding for the
specific LGBTQ+ part of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Beginning in JULY 2025
If you are LGBTQ+, you will not receive the quality of the previous (specialized and appropriate) support through the 988 line and will be better supported by calling or texting other crisis support lines
Here are some options for other LGBTQ+ Suicide and Crisis support:
The Trevor Project: Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ young people (ages 13-24). They provide a lifeline (1-866-488-7386), text support (Text START to 678-678), and online chat, available 24/7.
Trans Lifeline: A peer support hotline run by and for transgender people, offering direct emotional and financial support, available 24/7. The US number is 1-877-565-8860 and the Canadian number is 1-877-330-6366.
LGBT National Hotline: Provides peer counseling, information, and resources for callers of all ages. Available Monday-Friday, 4pm - 12am ET and Saturday, 12pm - 5pm ET at 1-888-843-4564.
LGBT National Youth Talkline: Specifically for youth up to age 25, offering information, support, and local resources. Available Monday-Friday, 4pm - 12am ET and Saturday, 12pm - 5pm ET at 1-800-246-7743.
Safety is the root of many struggles and disorders
** Working with a Therapist is incredibly helpful in general and for most issues a MUST!
They can help you explore safety and what that means for YOU
This is the most trustworthy place to find a licensed therapist. You search by your zip code and can filter for insurance, practice types and any specifics.
This website has SO many AMAZING resources, which are broken down in clear and usable ways, to help you that is safe and inclusive.
This link takes you to the crisis section of a page, which has very important info, but also has more info if you scroll up. There you will find links to finding whatever resource you need.
NeuroMeditations and Safety
5 Things to Increase Your Feelings of SAFETY
5 Things to Increase Your Feelings of SAFETY
Preparation for the Cave of Safety
Preparation for the Cave of Safety
The system responds and can return to calm when you send it messages of safety. This practice increases feelings of inner safety, and is helpful when you need a buffer from the world, a deep sense of safety, unconditional love and support, or when you are doing difficult work.
Music: Safe and Loved by Inner Lotus Music on YouTube
Basic Info on Focus Neuro-Tools & When to Use Them
Basic Info on Focus Neuro-Tools & When to Use Them
Focus interrupts the amygdala and the cascade of the stress/threat response. Then, we can bring in other tools to restore calm and return to the ventral vagal.
The Vagus Nerve and the Nervous System and Safety
Why the Vagus Nerve is KEY to Regulating Your Nervous System State and RETURNING to SAFETY
Why the Vagus Nerve is KEY to Regulating Your Nervous System State and RETURNING to SAFETY
This practice guides you through shifting your attention inward to build connection with and awareness of what is happening in the body (interoception), to increase awareness of nervous system state, which can help you determine which tools, or interventions, to turn to. Regular practice increases your ability to listen and notice.
Music: Beyond by Zen Celesta on YouTube
This practice anchors you into your stable, rooted self through the vagus nerve; balances the mind and the nervous system. Regular practice increases your connection with, and awareness of, your Vagus Nerve and nervous system state.
Music: Deep Meditative State -Find Stillness & Inner Peace by Inner Lotus Music on YouTube
When we increase compassion for ourselves, this also increase our sense of safety
This practice guides you through increasing love and compassion for yourself. Observe yourself and how the experiences of life have impacted you. Through the lens of love, connect with both giving and receiving whatever is needed, fostering and growing your compassion and understanding for yourself.
Music: Meditation for Inner Peace by Peaceful Meditation Music YouTube
Living by the Law of Kindness Includes Kindness to Ourselves
Living by the Law of Kindness Includes Kindness to Ourselves
Having a boundary with people who cause us harm is an act of kindness to ourselves and an important part of self care. This can be done with kindness.
My 2025 NMI Level Three Certification Research Project
Comparing Two Interventions To Reduce Activation Through Accessing the Vagus Nerve
Click Here for More Helpful Information About Polyvagal Theory, the Vagus Nerve and the Nervous System
Very Important Cautions!!
Toxic Positivity: What is it and How to Avoid it?
Toxic Positivity: What is it and How to Avoid it?
What is toxic positivity? How do people engaging in toxic positivity impact people who are struggling with any issue? Learn how to identify and avoid toxic positivity in yourself and in others. Additionally this discusses what to say to people who approach you with toxic positivity.
Beware the Grifters!
Beware the Grifters!
Grifters abound in the "healing" profession and community. Watch this video for some information on how to avoid those who are preying on your vulnerability, pain, suffering, difficulty and/or struggle. Be CAUTIOUS with your heart, mind and psyche - treat it with the care it deserves with choosing who you work with.
I am currently focused on creating the following self-paced online courses:
Neuro-Tools for Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Regulation
Adaptive Resilience: Neuro-Tools for Stress Regulation
Interrupting Anxiety: Neuro-Tools for Calm State Regulation
Shifting State: Neuro-Tools for Depressive Cycles
Reach out to me if you would like to be notified when they are ready, or to request one of the other courses listed on the available courses page.
Learn more about the ways each style of NeuroMeditation impact the brain, or how to determine which style is right for you!
They have a free survey, free short classes and longer courses, trainings and certification available.
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