Mouth-Breathing: Masks in Therapy

How do we use our breath to create a narrative in our body to let us know we are safe and in turn offer our clients a feeling of safety? Abby and Kellee explore the experience of breathing with a mask on while doing therapy. They become curious about the messages mouth-breathing sends to our bodies, and why our body may be in a state of activation because of this. Abby and Kellee touch on how this activation impacts each of our facial muscles, and why this is important to know during a time when our eyes are almost the only thing that can give cues when we wear masks. Topics Touched On: Linda Thai- https://www.traumaresearchfoundation.org/blog/featured-blog-post-linda-thai-shares-mask-wearing-a-moment-to-calm-the-nervous-system-through-intentional-breathingDeb Dana- https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/deb-dana/Dr. Dan Siegle- https://www.attachment-and-trauma-treatment-centre-for-healing.com/blogs/understanding-and-working-with-the-window-of-toleranceLisa Dion-  https://lisa-dion.comBonnie Badenoch- lending our nerves system diagram: The Heart of Trauma p.g. 72EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing FOLLOW Abby and Kellee: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/https://www.facebook.com/TWTPodcasters/Visit our website:https://wholetherapistinstitute.com Email us: [email protected]