❄️ Functional Freeze — Understanding the Body’s Shutdown Response #healthpsychology #body

This video explores how functional freeze can appear in everyday life, helping viewers discover why the body sometimes shuts down under stress and how therapeutic tools can support emotional rebalancing and safety. 💬 Jo Rodriguez is an HCPC-registered Psychologist and BABCP-accredited Therapist with over 20 years of experience across clinical practice, 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 additionally trained in EMDR and EFT, integrating evidence-based approaches to support trauma recovery and emotional wellbeing. Alongside her clinical work, she has served as a content expert for Unmind and has appeared as a psychologist on Channel 4, Discovery Channel, and Netflix. #mindfriend #mindfriendtalk #mindfriendmedia #podcast #jorodriguez #mentalhealthmatters #psychologistsofinstagram #therapyjourney #emdrtherapy #functionalfreeze #nervoussystemregulation #stressresponse #burnoutrecovery #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #healingjourney #mindfulness #emotionalresilience #selfregulation #traumainformed #wellbeing #mentalwellness #innerhealing #growthmindset