07/06/2025
What does it mean to be “regulated”?
At times it feels like the word regulated has become synonymous for calm or content. That to be regulated one needs to be “happy” or “at ease”. But truly being regulated is to be able to express how we feel in the moments that we feel them. And in every moment we aren’t always feeling happy or content. Being regulated gives space to feel and acknowledge the range of emotions a human being feels on a minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day basis. And that isn’t always what one might feel is “positive”.
But being regulated can mean that we are able to authentically and safely express sadness, disappointment, anger, frustration, happiness, excitement, endearment, empathy, and wide spectrum of emotions that are available to us.
When we only feel safe to express happiness or contentment or calmness, then we are potentially suppressing the other emotions have make us, us. Having a space, a relationship, a friendship, a community where is safe to express can be such a powerful pathway to regulation. And Craniosacral therapy can be a tool to become more familiar with this space within us.
Could regulation also feel like freedom to express, to articulate, to share, to be heard/seen/validated? Let me know what you think below?
