Nervous System Mastery #3: Staying Present with Emotions

Part 3 of 6 Nervous System Mastery Workshop Series:

Staying Present with Emotions

Duration: 2.5 hours
Suitable for: Complete beginners and those wanting to improve emotional regulation

What you'll experience

There are no positive or negative emotions - each one offers valuable information about your needs and values. Everyone has a "window of tolerance" where they can handle emotions effectively. Outside this window, you either explode (anxiety, anger, overwhelm) or implode (numbness, shutdown, brain fog).

You'll learn about window of tolerance and polyvagal theory, then explore different body-centered approaches to shift from dysregulation back into your optimal zone of regulation. You'll discover how to interpret your emotions to draw valuable insights about your needs and values, transforming emotional overwhelm into wisdom.

Key takeaways

• Learn window of tolerance and polyvagal theory - Understand your nervous system's operating zones

• Body-centered approaches to shift states - Practical tools to move from dysregulation back to regulation

• Interpret emotions for valuable insights - Discover what your emotions reveal about your needs and values

• Stay present with stress activations - Develop capacity to be present with stress activations without being overwhelmed

Why this matters

Your body's signals are guides. When you learn how to stay present with emotions and interpret them, you gain access to your inner wisdom. This helps you attend to your needs with clarity and care.

Series Options

Drop-In Workshops: Each workshop provides complete value and can be attended independently. Perfect for addressing specific challenges or exploring somatic practices.

Progressive Series: Attend all six workshops to build a strong foundation in understanding your nervous system. Buy Series Bundle tickets on the dedicated Nervous System Mastery #1-6 event page.

6 fortnights on Saturdays 10am-12.30pm, from 16 Aug - 25 Oct

#1 Deepen Body Awareness, Sat 16 Aug

#2 Sensing Safety and Resources, Sat 30 Aug

#3 Staying Present with Emotions, Sat 13 Sept

#4 Completing Your Physiological Stress Cycle, Sat 27 Sept

#5 Sensing Boundaries & Co-regulation, Sat 11 Oct

#6 Trust Your Inner Knowing, Sat 25 Oct

What to Expect: Small group environment (max 14) emphasising experiential learning, movement-based practices, science-backed techniques, and take-home resources for daily integration.

All workshops welcome complete beginners. No previous experience with body awareness or somatic practices required.