PTSD
Stress
🌱 Practice
Pendulation (Somatic)
Gently shift attention between an area of tension in your body and an area that feels comfortable or neutral.
Why it works
Somatic processing technique by Peter Levine — teaches the nervous system it can move between distress and safety, building resilience.
Scan
Notice where you feel tension, tightness, or discomfort in your body. Don't try to change it, just locate it.
Take about 1-2 minutes for this step.
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