Polyvagal Theory Ladder Map | Nervous System Regulation Poster, Trauma Responses, vagus nerve infosheet, flight fight freeze poster

This map shows how your autonomic nervous system keeps you alive, well, and ill, and how you can safely navigate healing from chronic illness, fatigue, pain, anxiety, and trauma. 🗺️

⭐️An easy to understand visual of the Polyvagal Theory developed by Stephen Porges, trauma expert. This Map explains Polyvagal Theory in a clear and thoughtful way for Long COVID, ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, POTS syndrome, dysautonomia, anxiety, PTSD and depression.

⭐️the Nervous System Map (Page 1) shows what happens when we experience triggers and enter the trauma responses: fight, flight or freeze (and hybrid states). It illustrates what biophysiological symptoms occur in fight, flight or freeze nervous system survival states and common observable cues, so that you can navigate where you are at any given time. Each state has a function to protect you and keep you safe.

⭐️Page 2 explains what it feels like when you are entering each state and what to do to shift through survival states when you are ready - no more guess work or trying ALL THE THINGS randomly. There is an appropriate time for various somatic, regulation and neuroplastic practices.

⭐️What others will show you in 10 or 30 pages, I meticulously packed into TWO hand drawn pages. Full of helpful information and EASY to reference!

🧠 Print it out and put on the wall in your bedroom to reference when you need it, or bring to your therapist’s office to discuss!

WHAT'S INCLUDED - 2 colourful pages *UPDATED 2025*
-The Nervous System Map - Page 1 lists common external cues and biophysiological changes
-Nervous System Guide - Page 2 explains how to shift states and what it feels like when you do
-instant printable digital download PDF
-size: 8.5 x 11 inch two colour pages
-print or save to device
-not for copying or redistribution or commercial use with clients. inquire about commercial use.

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