Greg James

The StateShift® Model continues to evolve through clinical practice and teaching. The human nervous system is complex, dynamic, and constantly adapting to both internal and external demands. At any given moment, multiple processes are unfolding and interacting in ways that are not always immediately visible. In clinical practice, understanding this complexity matters, but for someone who is overwhelmed or dysregulated, this level of detail does not necessarily lead to more clarity. The...

I always send out a shared document and invite the students to introduce themselves and post a photo of themselves. This 'soft' introduction acts as an exercise in orienting; a simple, and powerful biological tool used intentionally in somatic work to help to build a sense of safety and presence in the nervous system.

Recent Graduate Taking Therapy to New Heights! With this course, and with the somatic therapist who supported me alongside it, I learned so much about myself to the point where I could catch my thoughts, imagine a protector by my side (which turned out to be me), and hold the hand of the inner child who held all those fears.