Your Nervous System Is Contagious
Jessica Jo Stenquist MPA, LCSW, ICF PCCPublished on: 16/01/2026
Your nervous system broadcasts your state before you speak. When you're stressed, your kids and team absorb it. When you're regulated, they borrow your calm. Learn the science of co-regulation and one practice to shift the climate at home and work.
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