This gentle, practical webinar is designed for clinicians who want to incorporate breath work into their practice while recognizing that common instructions like “just take a deep breath” can be counterproductive or even triggering for some clients. The session explores how the nervous system’s freeze and fight-flight responses can be activated by forced, rapid, or directive breathing practices, particularly in trauma-exposed individuals.

Participants will learn and experience alternative, subtle breath-based approaches that support regulation without intensity, overwhelm, or loss of agency. Emphasis is placed on noticing small shifts, supporting choice, and working within a client’s existing capacity for safety. The webinar also explores how to offer breath practices using trauma-wise, autonomy-respecting language that enhances attunement and trust.

By the end of the session, clinicians will feel more confident using breath as a supportive, regulation-focused tool that prioritizes safety, consent, and nervous system responsiveness.