Shrinkle #26 · Body and stress · 4 letters
Feeling safe
The sense, in both body and mind, that you are not under threat right now. When you feel this way, your heart rate settles, your muscles loosen and it becomes easier to think, connect and learn.
In the room
Therapists often spend early sessions building this feeling, because people rarely open up about painful things until the room and the relationship feel steady.
Something a client might say
“With her I can finally let my guard down and just breathe.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Related ideas
Window of tolerance · Co-regulation · Safe place imagery
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