Nervous System Regulation Guide
Free Guide: Nervous System Regulation Guide
Do you feel stuck in fight-or-flight even when you know you're safe?
Trauma and chronic stress can keep the nervous system in a state of constant alertness, making it difficult to relax, think clearly, or feel grounded.
Your free Nervous System Regulation Guide explains why this happens and provides practical tools that help the body return to a state of calm and safety.
These strategies are designed for individuals experiencing trauma responses, anxiety, hypervigilance, or chronic nervous system activation.
Many people report feeling more grounded, calmer, and better able to regulate stress after practicing these techniques.
If you'd like to understand more about how trauma affects the brain and nervous system, you can read How Trauma Changes the Brain and Nervous System.
Created by Dr. Yvette Curtis, PsyD
Trauma Recovery Institute | Fairbanks, Alaska
Inside the Guide You'll Learn
• 7 science-backed techniques to calm and regulate the nervous system
• step-by-step instructions for using each technique effectively
• when to use each tool depending on whether you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or shut down
• the neuroscience behind nervous system dysregulation and why these techniques work
You can also explore additional strategies in How to Calm Your Nervous System After Trauma.
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What’s Next?
These techniques are powerful tools for daily nervous system regulation. If trauma symptoms are still interfering with your life despite using these techniques, it may be time to consider deeper trauma processing. EMDR intensive therapy is designed to process and resolve trauma at its root; not just manage symptoms, but heal the underlying wounds that keep your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. Learn more about intensive trauma therapy:
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Questions?
Email us: contact@traumarecoveryinstitute.org
Or call to schedule your free 30-minute consultation (link below).
Trauma Recovery Institute
Fairbanks, Alaska
www.traumarecoveryinstitute.org
If This Feels Familiar
If you recognize yourself in this, you’re not alone. Many people understand their trauma and still feel stuck in the same patterns.
In many cases, this means the underlying experiences have not been fully processed at the level of the brain and nervous system.
EMDR intensive therapy is designed for individuals who are ready for a more focused and efficient approach to trauma treatment.
If You’ve Tried Therapy and Still Feel Stuck
Many clients who schedule this call have already done therapy and are looking for a more focused approach to trauma treatment.
This is not a general consultation; it is a structured conversation to assess whether EMDR intensive is appropriate for your needs.
Most clients schedule this consultation to determine fit; there is no obligation to proceed.
Schedule Your Intensive Therapy Consultation
This consultation is designed for people who have tried therapy and still feel stuck.
In this 30–60 minute consultation, we will:
discuss what has and hasn’t worked in previous therapy
assess whether intensive therapy is appropriate
review treatment structure, timeline, and logistics
determine next steps if we are a good fit
Limited intensive availability. Most clients book 3–6 weeks in advance.
A 30–60 minute confidential consultation to explore whether an EMDR intensive are the right fit.
Limited intensive spots available each month. Most clients book 3–6 weeks in advance.
What People Are Saying
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— Active Duty Military Participant
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