What does neuroception mean?

The polyvagal theory explains how our brains can perceive danger around us. Dr. Porges explains that our brain circuits do this through a process called neuroception. This means that our brains and senses automatically check whether situations or people are safe or dangerous. This happens without us thinking about it, and this causes us to perceive the world as safe or unsafe.

Read on here if you want to learn more about the process of Neuroception.