(IBBA) PART 1

Part I: the Ventral Vagal StateThe 3 general polyvagal states include a state of safety, activation, and collapse: A state of safety, when the individual feels safe, calm, at ease, connected, socially engaged, and empowered, called the Ventral Vagal activation state;...

(IBBA) PART 2

PART II: The Sympathetic State Our next discussion, Part II includes the discussion of the Sympathetic Vagal NS The sympathetic activation state: The amygdala is constantly alert to threats and sends an alarm that increases heart rate, blood pressure temperature,...

(IBBA) PART 3

PART III: The Dorsal Vagal State Our next discussion Part III includes the discussion of the Dorsal Vagal NS system When the danger is overwhelming the Dorsal Vagal Activation response is activated the individual feels numb, disconnected, shut down, collapsed, and...

(IBBA) PART 4

 PART IV: How Trauma Affects Early Childhood Our next discussion Part IV includes the discussion of the  effects trauma has on early childhood Childhood trauma shapes the development of the brain in terms of behaviour, relationships, and emotions. The brain stem...