A resource to explore
Understand your nervous system
Explore a free printable visual guide to recognising different nervous system responses and reflecting on your experience.
About this resource
This visual guide introduces different responses you may recognise in your body and experience. We naturally move between states; a simple diagram cannot capture every person or every situation. Use it as a prompt for reflection and conversation, rather than a diagnosis.
How to use this resource
- Look through the guide and notice any descriptions that feel familiar.
- Think about one recent situation and what you noticed in your body.
- Consider what support felt helpful, or what you would like to discuss in therapy.
An everyday example
You might notice feeling alert and tense before a demanding day, or low in energy after it. The guide offers language for describing your experience without needing to fit it perfectly.
For reflection and learning. These resources complement individual support and are not a diagnosis or a replacement for therapy.