Nervous System Healing with Michelle
“Our nervous system is shaped by our lived experience.”
— Deb Dana
The baseline state of our nervous system has a huge impact on our life, especially our physical and psycho-emotional health, our relationship with ourselves and others, and how safe we feel. Signs of disregulation may include chronic stress, emotional reactivity and mood swings that are beyond our capacity to regulate, chronic fatigue, difficulty sleeping, auto-immune disease, and conditions that are often considered mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
We may also have an altered perception of risk and safety, making it difficult to connect and attune to others. Stephen Porges, creator of PolyVagal Theory, uses the word neuroception to describe the phenomenon of our nervous systems always communicating with each other, usually below the threshold of our conscious awareness. Studies have shown that when our nervous system is out of balance, we can perceive hostility, threat and danger even in neutral facial expressions. Such misperceptions reinforce the feeling of lack of safety and lead to more isolation, when what we most deeply need as human beings is healthy connection with others.
Being human means we will face all manner of challenges during our lifetime but we don’t need to live in a state of chronic stress and constant overwhelm. Becoming curious about your nervous system and responding to it with compassion rather than criticism are the keys to healing and, with practice and commitment, it’s possible to re-establish a more resilient nervous system.
These sessions begin with mapping the nervous system to create more understanding and awareness about your baseline state, reactions and individual signs of disregulation. Somatic practices of guided movement, yoga (both in movement and restorative), and breathwork are introduced to support you on your journey back to feeling more relaxed, safe, and resilient so that you can cope with life’s challenges in a more balanced way.
— Deb Dana
The baseline state of our nervous system has a huge impact on our life, especially our physical and psycho-emotional health, our relationship with ourselves and others, and how safe we feel. Signs of disregulation may include chronic stress, emotional reactivity and mood swings that are beyond our capacity to regulate, chronic fatigue, difficulty sleeping, auto-immune disease, and conditions that are often considered mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
We may also have an altered perception of risk and safety, making it difficult to connect and attune to others. Stephen Porges, creator of PolyVagal Theory, uses the word neuroception to describe the phenomenon of our nervous systems always communicating with each other, usually below the threshold of our conscious awareness. Studies have shown that when our nervous system is out of balance, we can perceive hostility, threat and danger even in neutral facial expressions. Such misperceptions reinforce the feeling of lack of safety and lead to more isolation, when what we most deeply need as human beings is healthy connection with others.
Being human means we will face all manner of challenges during our lifetime but we don’t need to live in a state of chronic stress and constant overwhelm. Becoming curious about your nervous system and responding to it with compassion rather than criticism are the keys to healing and, with practice and commitment, it’s possible to re-establish a more resilient nervous system.
These sessions begin with mapping the nervous system to create more understanding and awareness about your baseline state, reactions and individual signs of disregulation. Somatic practices of guided movement, yoga (both in movement and restorative), and breathwork are introduced to support you on your journey back to feeling more relaxed, safe, and resilient so that you can cope with life’s challenges in a more balanced way.
Pricing and booking a session
One-to-One session €60 p/h or €275 for a course of 5 sessions to be used within 3 months
Book with Michelle via https://calendly.com/michelle_murray
Book with Michelle via https://calendly.com/michelle_murray
Therapist Michelle Murray
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Michelle has worked in the field of somatics since 2002, initially as a massage therapist and yoga teacher in London, followed by various other locations before settling in Portugal. Over the years, Michelle has followed her interests (and her heart) learning from many amazing teachers and facilitators. However, the basis for everything she offers is her personal experience and continued exploration.
Her work is person-centred and responsive to what arises in the moment, and in recent years has evolved to include a deep dive into the field of trauma healing and nervous system regulation. Michelle continues to deepen her understanding with ongoing study including training in Somatic Experiencing®. Focussing on stabilisation, integration, resilience, wholeness and freedom, she invites you to reconnect with who you most deeply are, to find your own voice, and to stand in the power of knowing that you are enough. For more info: michellemurray.eu |