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Restoring Safety
With Hannah Westphal
A lack of experience of safety highly relates to states of trauma, high anxiety, overwhelm and addiction. While physical safety is important for us, it is only one dimension of our perceived state of safety. This 2-Day Course taps into the experience of our neurological sense of safety - an embodied sense of connection with our physical and emotional needs. It explains the neurological background of how our bodies are wired for safety, the polyvagal theory and together we will explore your own experience of the felt sense in order to restore safety in your life.
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2 Days
2.1k students
4.7 stars
14 min / day
Addiction
English
4.7 (191)
Recent Reviews
Jennifer
February 10, 2026
No sense of safety, only of unsafely which I have all the time so this depressed me.
Kathleen
January 16, 2026
Great information with ideas to resolve this issue. 🙏
Kathy
November 8, 2025
Yes, it does seem like another sense. That was a very balanced introduction. I wanted at least one more day in your course.
Serina
October 2, 2025
Wow! I felt my armour (tension in my shoulders) drop when I thanked it! I have worked so hard to relax this area with little success. Thank you!
Bo
September 20, 2025
I needed this. Thank you. I’m keen to hear more from you!
Laura
September 6, 2025
Thank you for the information and the practice. I am grateful.
Valerie
August 19, 2025
I enjoyed this course very much and am looking forward to exploring more.
Ben
June 19, 2025
so useful and practical and all presented with a tone of heartfelt care and knowledge…thank you dear and kind teacher. nameste
Dorothy
June 5, 2025
I was surprised by how unsafe I felt. I went back to my crib and sensed my father holding a pillow 3 “ from my face. I was holding my breath and my whole body was clenched. The experience was shattering. It was a pivotal moment for me. I was really there-not just witnessing it 3rd party. It was a breakthrough moment for me. Thank you!
Wendy
April 25, 2025
This was short, simple, and helpful. I will revisit this as needed, appreciating having tools I can use in these difficult times. Thank you.
Lisa
April 22, 2025
Wonderful introduction to poly vegal theory and healing.
Alex
April 21, 2025
Lovely gentle lesson about listening to your body. Thank you.
Linda
April 10, 2025
Going through something at work and did feel a lack of safety. This course showed me why I didn’t feel safe so I can address my triggers with myself and others to ensure I continue to have a sense of safety within myself. Will replay again when feeling stronger within myself
Dawn
March 29, 2025
A wonderful course that helped me feel safer in my body. Thank you so much, Hannah. 🙏🏻💚
DM
March 27, 2025
These brief sessions have given me more hope than years of different therapies. Highly recommend anyone struggling with intense anxiety to try Hannah’s methods.
tiff
March 16, 2025
Thankyou so very much, this was absolutely beautiful.
Amanda
March 14, 2025
Very helpful exercise to restore safety
Jean
March 6, 2025
2 days=perfect; day 1 education al & day 2 practice. No overwhelm. Very insightful for me. Gratitude
Cheryl
February 15, 2025
The kindness of her voice allowed me to drop my guard if even just while listening. It is hard yet, I have started to understand I can be safe. Head first, then heart.
Beth
January 28, 2025
A beautiful and important practice. Learning about and finding awareness of the nervous system and how our bodies react and feel in relation to it is essential for living our best lives.
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