I tackle a question from a listener about her husband and his defensive state... or is it autism? Building Safety Anchors  - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Porges article - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c1d025fb27e390a78569537/t/5ccdfed0652deaddf2de9c8d/1557003986618/Vagus-autism-Bauman-Kemper.pdf Link referenced - https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-are-symptoms-autism 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 sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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A Husband's Defensive State or Autism?

This is originally an answer to a Patron on my Patreon. Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   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 sx.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Can I Co-Regulate With Someone That Traumatized Me?

It's a unique experience... Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   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 sx.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

What It's Like to be a Therapist in Government Jobs

The "Grammer Trilogy" wraps up with an episode on the importance of having accurate definitions and shared vocabulary in the process of getting unstuck. Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar  Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  Website - https://www.justinlmft.com  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, webinars, 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 sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Definition

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Behavior vs Biology / Polyvagal Misconceptions 3of3

The role of similes in getting unstuck, noticing what's happening within you and communicating it to the self or someone else. (I recommend you listen to last week's episode before listening to this one.) Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   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 sx.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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Co-Regulation is not Just Support / Polyvagal Misconceptions 2of3

Metaphors absolutely have a place in therapy, but they can also be a hinderance. Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   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 sx.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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Justin and Mercedes are two Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists in CA that are obsessed with the Polyvagal Theory and applying it to everyday life - mental health, trauma, education, parenting and more. (Justin LMFT99147, Mercedes LMFT47786)

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