Category Archives: co-regulation

Tips to Connect for Well-Being

Safe connections are the foundation of our felt sense of safety and therefore, our well-being. Here are tips for increasing your safe connections with others. Actively ListenFully concentrate on what the other person is saying without interrupting. Show that you … Continue reading

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What is Resonance and How Do We Achieve It?

Resonance in the context of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) refers to the harmonious connection between individuals, where their nervous systems and emotional states align and synchronize. This connection fosters mutual understanding, empathy, and emotional attunement, creating a sense of being deeply … Continue reading

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Communities can foster safety and connection through shared values, mutual support, and collective regulation

Fostering safety and connection in communities is essential for building strong, resilient social networks. Here’s how communities can achieve this through shared values, mutual support, and collective regulation, emphasizing the role of relational practices and community rituals: Shared Values Shared … Continue reading

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Mirrored Self-Touch: a safe co-regulation experience

Mirrored self-touch, within an IPNB perspective, can be understood through the lens of social engagement and regulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), particularly the ventral vagal pathway. When one person mirrors another person’s self-touch or self-regulation modality, such as … Continue reading

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