09/05/2026
The fourth trimester can leave your nervous system in overdrive: racing thoughts, a pounding heart, that constant sense of feeling "on edge." There are coping skills that can help, and as Dr. Emily Guarnotta, PsyD, PMH-C, our regular contributor, puts it: "These tools can be effective in moments of high anxiety or overwhelm and used in conjunction with traditional talk therapy."
Polyvagal tools offer a simple, body-based way to help calm those moments, and they're easy to use whenever anxiety or overwhelm hits. In her latest post, Dr. Guarnotta breaks down practical ways to support your nervous system as you navigate this season ๐
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