Working with Dr. Shelley Kerr
#4
#4
Letting your body settle
Letting your body settle
Letting your body settle
How to gently activate your soothing system without trying to switch your mind off.
CFT
Post Video Reflection
Post Video Reflection
Notice
When you are physically safe but your body feels like it is in a danger zone, what signals of the threat system are still present?
When you are physically safe but your body feels like it is in a danger zone, what signals of the threat system are still present?
Try
Try
Create a small soothing kit containing one comforting object, sound, scent or reminder of someone who has your back. Choose one two-minute slot at the start or end of your day to practise finding your own soothing rhythm.
Create a small soothing kit containing one comforting object, sound, scent or reminder of someone who has your back. Choose one two-minute slot at the start or end of your day to practise finding your own soothing rhythm.
Live
Live
How could you give your body some “downtime” or "rest time" during the day rather than just waiting until bedtime?
How could you give your body some “downtime” or "rest time" during the day rather than just waiting until bedtime?
I've answered these (e.g. in my notebook)
Session Recap
01
Connection supports rest
Reminders of supportive people can provide signals of belonging and protection. This can be particularly important when being awake during the night feels isolating.
01
Connection supports rest
Reminders of supportive people can provide signals of belonging and protection. This can be particularly important when being awake during the night feels isolating.
02
The body talks to the brain
Posture, facial tension, touch and breathing all send information back to the brain. Adjusting these physical signals can help the nervous system move from alertness towards a more settled state.
02
The body talks to the brain
Posture, facial tension, touch and breathing all send information back to the brain. Adjusting these physical signals can help the nervous system move from alertness towards a more settled state.
03
Your signals of safety are personal
The sights, sounds, smells, textures and forms of connection that help your body feel safe are personal to you. What matters is identifying the particular sensory cues that genuinely help your nervous system settle, rather than things that are meant to be universally relaxing.
03
Your signals of safety are personal
The sights, sounds, smells, textures and forms of connection that help your body feel safe are personal to you. What matters is identifying the particular sensory cues that genuinely help your nervous system settle, rather than things that are meant to be universally relaxing.
Next Session
Creating a sense of safety
Creating a sense of safety
Simple imagery practices to help your mind and body settle more.
Simple imagery practices to help your mind and body settle more.
An ACT & CFT based approach helping you to improve your relationship with sleep.
Sluzzle offers educational help for everyday sleep challenges and isn’t designed for medical sleep disorders.
©2026 Sluzzle - All rights reserved. Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
An ACT & CFT based approach helping you to improve your relationship with sleep.
Sluzzle offers educational help for everyday sleep challenges and isn’t designed for medical sleep disorders.
©2026 Sluzzle - All rights reserved. Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
An ACT & CFT based approach helping you to improve your relationship with sleep.
Sluzzle offers educational help for everyday sleep challenges and isn’t designed for medical sleep disorders.
©2026 Sluzzle - All rights reserved. Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE