What Are Polyvagal Principles? An how they help build better connections?
Polyvagal Principles Made Simple
Really simply put - our behaviours are split into 3 broad categories depending on the cues of safety or threat our body picks up.
When we pick up cues of threat
Our behaviours can be defensive mobilised (high energy) or defensive immobilised (low energy).
When we pick up cues of safety
Our behaviours are relaxed or safe and social and our nervous system gives us perm
Support Teens and Tweens talk about things that matter to them.
These cards help us open up conversations about our meltdowns and shutdowns in a non-threatening way.
Helps Neurodivergent young people & adults
Grow their emotional landscape and connect their emotions to their behaviours.
Supports parents connect with their family
Opening up difficult conversations that are compassionate and congruent.
Helps Tweens and Teens
Understand how their emotions drive their behaviours so they are able to manage them better.
the creator
Hey, I’m Yasmin – the founder of Watoto Play and a neurodivergent BACP Accredited trauma therapist diagnosed later in life with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD. I created the Whats My State? Cards to help families foster open, meaningful conversations about difficult and challenging behaviours.
My goal is to support families in understanding each other better, building acceptance, playfulness and creating a world where everyone’s unique traits are embraced.
