🧠Why Does Functional Freeze Happen? - with Health Psychologist Joanna Rodriguez #functionalfreeze #healthpsychology
This video explores the psychology behind functional freeze, that moment when your body keeps going but your mind feels disconnected. In this video, you can discover how the nervous system responds to chronic stress and what it means for emotional regulation, resilience, and recovery.
💬 Jo Rodriguez is an HCPC-registered Psychologist and BABCP-accredited Therapist with over 20 years of experience spanning clinical care, academic teaching, and media consultancy. She holds a Psychology degree from Bedfordshire University, an MSc in Health Psychology, and a Diploma in CBT from the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre.
Jo is also trained in EMDR and EFT, integrating a range of evidence-based approaches to support emotional healing and nervous system regulation. Beyond clinical practice, she has worked as a content expert for Unmind and appeared as a psychologist on Channel 4, Discovery Channel, and Netflix.
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