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tiktok.comWhen it comes to somatic therapy, it’s all about capacity, not constant calm. In distressing and turbulent times, like we are living though, unpredictability and stress are unavoidable, so the goal is...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

When it comes to somatic therapy, it’s all about capacity, not constant calm. In distressing and turbulent times, like we are living though, unpredictability and stress are unavoidable, so the goal is to expand nervous system capacity rather than force constant regulation.

tiktok.comWhat is being below my window of tolerance? What is Hypoarousal? Or Deactivation? Or going into the dorsal vagal state? What does all this lingo mean? And, what are the signs and symptoms of this hap...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

What is being below my window of tolerance? What is Hypoarousal? Or Deactivation? Or going into the dorsal vagal state? What does all this lingo mean? And, what are the signs and symptoms of this happening? Is it good? Is it bad?

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tiktok.comWhat is being above my window of tolerance? What is Hyperarousal? Or Activation? Or going into the sympathetic state? What does all this lingo mean? And, what are the signs and symptoms of this happe...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

What is being above my window of tolerance? What is Hyperarousal? Or Activation? Or going into the sympathetic state? What does all this lingo mean? And, what are the signs and symptoms of this happening? Is it good? Is it bad?

#windowoftolerance #hyperarousal #activation #activated #sympatheticnervoussystem #sympatheticarousal #sympatheticstate #nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #somaticexperiencing #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemhealth #dissociation #adhd #frozen #collapsed #somatichealing #somatictherapy #ptsd

tiktok.comAfter weeks of a coordinated shock and awe campaign by the federal government, many of us feel very outside our Window of Tolerance. But what does that even mean? What is our Window of Tolerance? Here...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

12 Feb 2025

After weeks of a coordinated shock and awe campaign by the federal government, many of us feel *very* outside our Window of Tolerance. But what does that even mean? What is our Window of Tolerance? Here I explain it.

8 Feb 2025

Thank you to all the Federal workers, this week, that have been obstinately protective of democracy, intentionally obstructive towards these goons and found ways to turn bureaucratic inefficiency into an effective tool for rebellion against evil. ❤️

8 Feb 2025

I have so much empathy for all of the government workers I know. Speaking to friends that are in different arms of the Feds this week, I hear terror, despondence, anxiety, anger and *resistance* in their voices. ❤️

Thanks, Chris @doc4ord.bsky.social !

tiktok.comFeeling overwhelmed and shutdown from the polycrisis of this moment? Wanting to get off your phone and on to the next part of your day or showing up for the resistance? This excercise, Following the U...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

Feeling overwhelmed and shutdown from the polycrisis of this moment? Wanting to get off your phone and on to the next part of your day or *showing up for the resistance*? This quick exercise, Following the Urge, will help!

#nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #downregulation #activation #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemhealth #dissociation #adhd #frozen #collapsed #somatichealing #somatictherapy #somaticexperiencing

#bilateralstimultion #anxiety #spiralling #intrusivethoughts #flight #fight #freeze #appease #fawn #floodthezone #shockandawe #polycrisis

6 Feb 2025

Yooooo! Chicago, I just had to bear crawl up my steps, that black ice is no joke! Be careful in the morning.

tiktok.comSomatic Therapy Lingo: What is Nervous System Activation? #nervoussystem #nervoussystemactivation #nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #downregulation #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemhealth #d...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

6 Feb 2025

Somatic Therapy Lingo: what is nervous system activation?

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By growing our capacity, we build resilience, adaptability, and the ability to stay present, engaged, and connected to each other, even in the face of chaos.

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A well-developed nervous system allows us to experience intensity—whether fear, uncertainty, or challenge—without shutting down or becoming stuck in survival states.

tiktok.comWorking with the urge to SCREAM. #scream #silentscream #primalscream #screamo #anger #angermanagement #upregulation #downregulation #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemhealth #dissociation #adhd #fro...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

Working with the urge to ¡SCREAM! (but without hurting yourself and your voice), a common urge in somatic processing.

tiktok.comNotes on finding how the anger is showing up for *YOU*. #anger #angermanagement #nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #downregulation #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemhealth #dissociation #adhd #...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

Notes on finding how the anger is showing up for *YOU* in your body…4/5 videos for somatically processing anger.

tiktok.comNow we getting into it, finding where the anger is showing up in our body and noticing what it wants - what urge exists there. Processing through the urge on to the discharge and relief. #anger #ang...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

Now we getting into it, finding where the anger is showing up in our body and noticing what it wants - what urge exists there. Processing through the urge on to the discharge and relief… (3/5 videos on somatically processing anger).

tiktok.comSome quick somatic education on where we are going within, to find the anger we’re going to be working with. #interoception #anger #angermanagement #nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #downregula...TikTok video by RoseRita RITA James, LCSW

Some quick somatic education to find out where we are going within, to find the anger we are going to be working with. We’re going to our 6th sense, the interceptive space. (2/5 videos for somatically processing anger)

#anger #angermanagement #nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #downregulation #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemhealth #dissociation #adhd #collapsed #somatichealing #somatictherapy #somaticexperiencing #bilateralstimultion #bigemotions #anxiety #spiralling #flight #fight #freeze #appease #fawn

Hi! Today I’m sharing some videos for somatically processing through and discharging anger. Many of us are holding lots of anger right now. When working with anger in times like these…(1/5 videos for somatically processing anger).

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You may just be cutting yourself off from your own brilliance if you’re not directly engaging with your anger, while paradoxically allowing anger to run your life in unseen ways.

No idea why the video, when viewed in this app, turned me bright red but it works for the topic. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

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Once the initial flooding of anger is somatically processed you can actually figure how you want to use your anger, *constructively and consciously*.

You’d be amazed at how much clarity and wisdom can come in after you’ve allowed your body and emotions some processing time and space.

it’s important to know the goal is not to neutralize your anger so that you’re numb and disaffected but to discharge enough of the initial charge that you’re no longer hijacked, overwhelmed or shutdown by it or leaking it all over the place because you’ve chosen avoidance of it.

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tiktok.comQuick up regulation technique for when you’re feeling frozen or stuck, but need to move onto the next thing in your day. #nervoussystemregulation #upregulation #nervoussystem #nervoussystemhealing #ne...TikTok video by RoseRita “Rita” James, LCSW

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tiktok.comHi! Today I’m showing you a primordial and intuitive nervous system technique for supporting yourself through big waves of emotion: self holding at the site of our pain while rocking and swaying. We’r...TikTok video by RoseRita “Rita” James, LCSW

Hi! Today I’m showing you an ancient and intuitive nervous system technique for supporting yourself through big waves of emotion: self holding at the site of our pain while rocking and swaying. www.tiktok.com/t/ZT22C7x8T/

tiktok.comCome get some Butterfly Hugs to calm anxiety spirals and intrusive thoughts! Many of us could use some of this gentle somatic medicine this week. Go ahead and follow along with me and come back into y...TikTok video by RoseRita “Rita” James, LCSW

Come get some Butterfly Hugs to calm anxiety spirals and intrusive thoughts! Many of us could use some of this gentle somatic medicine this week. Go ahead and follow along with me and come back into your body over the next 2 minutes. www.tiktok.com/t/ZT22XBhVR/