Somatic Therapy Workbook

When does this response show up most often?
What is a specific recent example?
What is your secondary response (second most common)?
When do you notice yourself switching between responses?
Which survival response do you use least?
What is one thing you notice about your patterns?

What is your primary survival response (t

mind goes blank when asked questions

thoughts race and I can't slow them down

often feel irritable or angry without a clear reason
My jaw or fists stay clenched
I argue or push back even over small things
I need to be right or in control
I feel defensive when people offer help
I have urges to throw, break, or hit things
I snap at people I care about
I feel like I need to prove myself constantly

Heavy limbs, lack of energy

Racing thoughts or heart
Muscle tension, jaw clenching
Agitation, irritability, or panic

Feeling "wired" or anxious without cause

Chronic neck or shoulder tension

Jumpiness or exaggerated startle response