Creating Space for Choice
Exploring the concept of creating internal space allows individuals to shift from reactive to responsive behaviors, especially in stressful situations. By breaking down the stress response into its four components—body, thought, emotional thought, and action—one can identify entry points for change. This approach emphasizes the importance of acknowledging feelings and thoughts, ultimately leading to healthier coping strategies.In this clip
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Huberman Lab
Dr. Victor Carrión: How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Related Questions
What is the four-quadrant system for cognitive emotional regulation discussed by Andrew Huberman and Victor Carrión in the episode Dr. Victor Carrión: How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the clip Understanding Emotional Responses
If a person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning?
For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time they see the spider or get activated through some trigger, and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear?