Dominik and Monique and, 64–70

dysfunctional patterns and, 26, 31, 67, 93

dysregulated nervous system and, 82–87

faulty perceptions of safety and, 76–81

reconnecting with authentic Self and, 227

recreation of childhood and, 70–71

repetition of relational patterns, 63–65

safety and regulation of, 139–140

safety and steps to empowered relationships, 241

stress responses and, 71–75

see also dysregulated nervous system

neural synapse, 205

neurobiology. See nervous system

neuroception, 78–81, 82, 85, 87

neurophysiological impact of childhood, changing brain to change relationships, 31–32

neuroplasticity, use of term, 28, 31

nonlocal consciousness, 248–249

nonlocal intuition, heart and, 177

nutrition

body consciousness and nervous system regulation, 142–145

body’s physical needs and, 46–48

co-regulation and, 216

embodied Self and, 49

timing of meals and, 145

omega 3 fats, body consciousness and nervous system regulation, 143–144

Overachiever conditioned self, 114–115, 117–118, 187

childhood and, 49

ego consciousness and, 165–166

habit assessment, 119

oxytocin, 149–150

parasympathetic nervous system, 74–75

author and heart consciousness, 185

polyvagal theory and, 76–81

stress responses and, 74–75

parent-figures

children and imitation of, 19–20

children’s neuroception and, 79–80

co-regulation and, 71, 209–212

defined, 19

embodied Self and stress, 42, 43

emotional needs of children and, 23–24, 27, 28, 33–35

hypervigilance and child’s responses to, 65–67, 85–86

pauses. See empowerment pause exercise

physical awareness, collective consciousness and, 261

physical movement, body consciousness and, 147–148

physical needs

effects of childhood, 21–22

embodied Self and, 41, 44–47, 53, 54–57

physical touch, language and demonstrations of love, 2, 223

Pleaser mode. See fawn response (Pleaser mode)