Episode 106: Learning About our Nervous System with Bhanu Harrison

This topic is one of my most favorirte topics to explore because understanding our nervous systems and having the power to self-regulate is essential for our wellbeing and living from a balanced, centered place. On today's podcast, Bhanu Harrison, a Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher and trainer breaks it down for us. We discuss what self-regulation actually means, we explore the importance of understanding the Polyvagal Theory, neuroceptions and our Window of Tolerance. You will learn so much from this episode to support you navigating stress and working with burnout. Take a listen and share your thoughts with us!    Cuirous to build a sustaianble mindfulness practice to supporrt you having resources and capacity to navigate the ups and downs of life? Learn more and sign up for your 7-day free trial at Centered in the City. Create daily practices that get to support you feeling centered and balanced.  For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I am offering the first 5 people who sign up to Centered in the City this week, a 1:1 coaching session with me. During this session you will get 1:1 support designing and creating your ritual. Sign up here.    ***** Bhanu Joy Harrison, LCSW, SEP I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Albuquerque, NM focusing on body centered and mindful approaches to trauma resolution and self-regulation. I offer classes and workshops on mindfulness meditation and body-oriented neuro-education, including UCLA's Mindful Awareness Practices for Daily Living; (MAPs I), Managing Chronic Pain with Mindfulness, Mindfulness for Challenging Emotions and CEU classes on mindful living, ethics and body awareness tools for bodyworkers, social workers and counselors. I am a UCLA- Trained Mindfulness Facilitator and Affiliate MAPs Teacher, UCLA Semel Institute, Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). I teach Trauma Informed Mindfulness Facilitation Skills in the UCLA Teachers Training program (TMF) as well as mentoring students in this program. I am an adjunct faculty member at the Mindfulness Coaching School and a Certified Professional Mindfulness Teacher through the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (#P-0020). I have many somatic based and trauma informed meditations on the free mindfulness app Insight Timer (www.insighttimer.com/choosingmindfulness) I incorporate mindfulness, neuro-education, Somatic Experiencing and holistic health skills into my body-centered psychotherapy practice focusing on trauma resolution and joyful living. In addition, I hold a New Mexico license as a Clinical Social Worker (C-05529) and certifications as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and EMDR Therapist.