ToolkitS
Rapid Reset: nERVOUS sYSTEM Regulation Toolkit
Sometimes the problem isn’t that you don’t know how to communicate. It’s that once the relationship becomes activated, neither of you can access what you know.
The Relationship Regulation Toolkit helps couples recognize what happens when tension rises, understand the protective cycle developing between them, and practice slowing things down before conflict takes over.
Inside, you’ll find trauma-informed tools for recognizing activation, navigating pursuit and withdrawal, taking effective pauses, communicating during difficult moments, and returning to connection after conflict.
The goal isn’t to eliminate disagreement. It’s to develop greater capacity to remain connected to yourself and respond to your partner with more intention when the relationship feels strained.
Best for: recurring conflict, escalation, defensiveness, shutdown, pursuer-withdrawer dynamics, emotional reactivity, or couples who keep having the same argument.
When your nervous system is overwhelmed, it can be difficult to slow down, think clearly, or feel fully present, even when you understand what’s happening.
Rapid Reset is a complimentary collection of practical, trauma-informed tools designed to help you recognize your nervous system state, regulate during moments of stress or activation, and build greater capacity for calm, flexibility, and choice over time.
Drawing from nervous system regulation, somatic approaches, trauma-informed care, and EMDR-informed practices, the toolkit includes grounding, breathing, sensory, movement, bilateral stimulation, and everyday regulation strategies.
Best for: stress, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, shutdown, anxiety, trauma recovery, or anyone wanting practical ways to support nervous system regulation.
Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or simply looking for practical tools to navigate everyday stress, this guide was designed to meet you where you are.
Developed by Dr. Georgia Harrison, DSW, LCSW
An EMDR Certified therapist specializing in trauma, couples therapy, and nervous system regulation
Disclaimer
This guide is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, or individualized mental health treatment.
The practices included are designed to support nervous system awareness and self-regulation. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or mental health condition.
Please move through these exercises at a pace that feels supportive for you. If you notice that an exercise significantly increases distress, brings up overwhelming emotions, or causes you to feel outside your window of tolerance, pause the exercise and return to a grounding technique that feels more manageable. You may benefit from exploring these practices with the support of a qualified mental health professional.
If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, are in immediate danger, or are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact 911, your local emergency services, or your local crisis resources immediately.
By using this guide, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own well-being and participation in these exercises.
Rapid Reset: rELATIONSHIP Regulation Toolkit
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If you’re finding that your nervous system continues to feel stuck in survival mode despite your best efforts, therapy can provide a space to move beyond coping and toward lasting change. I offer trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, extended sessions, and intensive therapy for individuals and couples seeking deeper healing and meaningful transformation.
