Presented by Deb Dana, LCSW
Based on Deb Dana's groundbreaking book, Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation, this unique on-demand training provides a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts, terminology and landscape of Polyvagal Theory and its application in diverse therapeutic settings.
Deb's renowned work in the clinical application of Polyvagal Theory has allowed therapists & practitioners to integrate a Polyvagal lens into their work and offer new ways to support clients in accessing experiences of connection & safety in their nervous systems.
This is Deb Dana’s own training methodology, and these are the tools, techniques and practices that she has famously created & honed over the years as the foremost expert opening up Polyvagal Theory for therapists & clinicians.
Course Overview
In this course, you will explore the language of Polyvagal Theory, learn about the nervous system's landscape, and discover how to incorporate a Polyvagal approach into your professional work, regardless of your therapeutic approach or modality.
You will also gain insight into the distinguished framework, methodology, tools and practices that Deb has specifically created to bring the undeniable power of Polyvagal Theory into client sessions and have access to Deb's exclusive exercises and worksheets to use in your own work.
Take a chapter-by-chapter look at the art & science of how to befriend the nervous system & shape it toward safety & connection.
This course is the perfect starting point for learning to bring a Polyvagal-guided approach to your work with clients.
Course Content
In this 15-module course, participants will explore the concepts of befriending, mapping, navigating, and shaping before ending with a final wrap-up session.
Content includes hour-long video presentations of the concepts detailed in each chapter of the book and ends with a recorded 30-minute moderated question and answer period. PowerPoint handouts and worksheets will be provided.
Participants will have lifetime access to all materials.
BEFRIENDING
Chapter One: Safety Danger and Life-Threat
Chapter Two: Autonomic Surveillance: Neuroception
Chapter Three: Wired to Connect
MAPPING
Chapter Four: The Personal Profile Map
Chapter Five: The Triggers and Glimmers Map
Chapter Six: The Regulating Resources Map
NAVIGATING
Chapter Seven: Compassionate Connection
Chapter Eight: Safely Aware and Able to Connect
Chapter Nine: Creating Safe Surroundings
SHAPING
Chapter Ten: The Autonomic Nervous System as a Relational System
Chapter Eleven: Toning the System with Breath and Sound
Chapter Twelve: Regulating Through the Body
Chapter Thirteen: Vagal Regulation with the Brain in Mind
Chapter Fourteen: Intertwined States
COMPLETING
Chapter Fifteen: Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
Immediate and lifetime access to recorded webinar training, video presentations, handouts & articles
Worksheet Link
Chapter 1 Safety, Danger, and Life-Threat: Adaptive Response Patterns
RECORDING - Chapter 1 Safety, Danger, and Life-Threat: Adaptive Response Patterns
Chapter 2 Autonomic Surveillance: Neuroception
RECORDING - Chapter 2 Autonomic Surveillance: Neuroception
GAINS Article by Stephen Porges
Stephen Porges talks about co-regulation in therapy...
Chapter 3 Wired to Connect
RECORDING - Chapter 3 Wired to Connect
Introduction to Autonomic Mapping
Chapter 4 The Personal Profile Map
Personal Profile Map Template
Personal Profile Map Kids Version
RECORDING - Chapter 4 The Personal Profile Map
Chapter 5 The Triggers and Glimmers Map
Triggers and Glimmers Map Template
RECORDING - Chapter 5 The Triggers and Glimmers Map
Chapter 6 The Regulating Resources Map
The Regulating Resource Map Template original
The Regulating Resources Map Template version 2
RECORDING - Chapter 6 The Regulating Resources Map
Chapter 7 Compassionate Connection
RECORDING - Chapter 7 Compassionate Connection
Chapter 8 Safely Aware and Able to Connect
Four Map Tracking
Time and Tone Graph alternative
Compare Illustration
RECORDING - Chapter 8 Safely Aware and Able to Connect
Chapter 9 Creating Safe Surroundings
Human Social Genomics
RECORDING - Chapter 9 Creating Safe Surroundings
Chapter 10 The Autonomic Nervous System as a Relational System
The Practice of Noticing Ruptures and The Skill of Making Repairs
Personal Connection Plan
RECORDING - Chapter 10 The Autonomic Nervous System as a Relational System
Chapter 11 Toning the System with Breath and Sound
Vocal Bursts
RECORDING - Chapter 11 Toning the System with Breath and Sound
Chapter 12 Regulating Through the Body
The Touch Taboo
Mapping Self and Mirrored Touch
RECORDING - Chapter 12 Regulating Through the Body
Chapter 13 Vagal Regulation with the Brain in Mind
Two Ways to Savor
SIFTing
RECORDING - Chapter 13 Vagal Regulation with the Brain in Mind
Chapter 14 Intertwined States
Playfulness
Attending to Stillness
Experiencing Awe
RECORDING - Chapter 14 Intertwined States
