Why do panic attacks happen? Generally something in the individuals immediate environment, internal or external triggers the autonomic nervous system to go into a survival/threat response. The sympathetic nervous system can get stuck 'on' and the parasympathetic nervous system has a tough time coming in to meet it and down regulate it. Watch the video to learn HOW to co-regulate with your friend and help them through a panic attack.
Luana believes life is too short to wake up feeling lonely and hopeless. She’s a Nervous System and Relationship Specialist and the Founder of The Good Human Academy. Her offerings include intensives, workshops, and retreats for couples and individuals, as well as private sessions for individuals—available online or in person in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Luana’s approach to healing childhood trauma integrates attachment theory, somatic work, and a commitment to honouring the complex fabric of our ancestors. She has trained with some of the leading experts in the field, including Kathy Kain, Stephen Terrell, Peter Levine, and Terry Real.
Her online programs have reached 2,000+ people in over 40 countries worldwide, empowering empathetic leaders to heal their bodies and foster cultural change.
When she’s not supporting clients or facilitating groups you can find her being an auntie, getting her heart rate up nature, or roasting something over a campfire.
