Panic Attacks and the Nervous System - A Body-Based Approach to Panic
Simple, efficient tools
for sufferers of panic and overwhelm
-that are not breathing or meditation
Excellent for parents, teachers and therapists
- and anyone with a delicate nervous system
- It's the HOW that matters
What causes panic attacks?
Panic attacks occur when the nervous system enters a sudden state of alarm, activating the body’s survival response.
What happens in the body during a panic attack?
The nervous system releases adrenaline, increases heart rate and breathing, and prepares the body for threat.
Why do panic attacks come out of nowhere?
Sometimes the nervous system becomes sensitised and reacts quickly to internal signals of threat.
How can the nervous system calm down after a panic attack?
Body-based methods that work with the nervous system can help restore stability and flexibility.
How A.R.T. can help!
Anxiety Reframe Technique
"I've been refining A.R.T. for over a decade, and I help people all over the world, who have very delicate nervous systems, and for whom traditional calming techniques do not work. This is different.
Rather than trying to override or control the body, we learn to work with the body, and build - not just mastery, but relationship. I call it an 'internal martial art' - it's a game-changer" - Holly
This course teaches more than simple techniques
It shows you how to work with the body during panic - how to approach the nervous system with steadiness, kindness, and respect for its innate intelligence.
In A.R.T., the aim is not to force calm, but to support the body as it returns to centre.
When we properly engage the body, then small, precise interventions - such as acupressure and stabilising touch - can help redirect the nervous system and support the return to a place of peace and coherence.
If the body can respond to signals of danger
- it can respond to signals of safety
This mini-course introduces a simple A.R.T. technique you can use when panic arises
What You’ll Learn:
1. Practical steps for what to do when panic arises
2. Specific hand acupressure points that help stimulate the vagus nerve
3. How to use these points to help stabilise the body during panic
4. An understanding of what is happening in the nervous system during a panic response
5. How to help the body feel safe
These techniques are simple, discreet, and can be used almost anywhere when panic begins
What’s included
PDF Guide
A clear, step-by-step guide showing how to locate and use the two A.R.T. acupressure hand points - as well as helpful tips
Audio Companion - 'Getting Back to Centre'
A short guided audio from Holly, to help stabilise the body and nervous system when panic begins. You can save it on your phone and return to it whenever you need support
Video - 'Learning to Make Friends with Your Body'
A short explanation of panic through the A.R.T. lens - introducing the idea that the body is not the problem, but part of the solution
Video - 'Hara Hand Points'
A demonstration by Holly, of the two hand points used to stimulate the vagus nerve, including how to use them in a calm and supportive way that helps the body return toward centre
The course is simple, practical - accessible for kids and adults - but it also teaches something deeper than a technique.
You’ll learn how to work with the intelligence of the nervous system - approaching the body with kindness, and allowing regulation to happen rather than using force
All materials are short and easy to return to, so you can use them whenever panic or sudden anxiety appears
Option 1
Self-Guided Course
$27 USD
Includes:
• PDF guide
• Companion audio - Getting Back to Centre
• Two short teaching videos
• Lifetime access
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Option 2
Course + Live Integration Session
$67 USD
Includes everything in Option 1, plus:
• 1.5 hour live session with Holly Bridges
• Learn how to apply the technique in real situations
• Ask questions about panic and nervous system responses
• Two session times available for different time zones
• Replay available after the session
The techniques in this course are simple, but the way they are used - with care, respect, and attention to the nervous system - is what makes them effective.
Time Zone Selection
Live Integration Session with Holly
Two sessions are offered so people can attend from different parts of the world
Session A
Americas / Europe friendly
8am 27th April - AWST
Session B
Australia / Asia / UK friendly
5pm 29th April - AWST
Each session runs for 90 minutes.
You are welcome to attend the session that suits your time zone
Sessions will be recorded
Will this stop a panic attack immediately?
Can I use this technique anywhere?
Is this suitable for teenagers?
Do I need any previous experience with A.R.T.?
Is this a replacement for therapy or medical care?
What people often notice after learning this
People who practise these techniques often notice:
- Panic feels less overwhelming when it begins
- They have more awareness of what's actually happening
• The body settles more quickly after the initial surge
• A greater sense of knowing what to do when anxiety rises
• A more supportive relationship with the body during stress
The aim is not to fight the panic response, but to help the nervous system stabilise and find its way back to centre.
It's easy when you know how
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