Enhancing Connection:
A Nervous System Approach

Welcome to the course! Learn how the nervous system and your personal history shape connection—and how to gently return from disconnection.

Discover how the fight or flight response shows up in relationships—and how to recognize and work with it.

Learn about the shutdown and freeze responses and how to support yourself when they shows up.

Apply what you’ve learned so far and explore real-life reflections with Dr. Rutstein.

Wrap up Session 1 with reflection, encouragement, and tips for applying what you’ve learned.

Understand what trauma really is and how it affects your nervous system and relationships.

Identify the nervous system patterns that make connection feel difficult or confusing.

Reflect on your learning and integrate the insights from the course.