Trainings
Polyvagal Therapy Workshop - Part 1
Instructor
Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW
Format
Online or In Person
Duration
2 Days
Training Overview
This foundational workshop introduces the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory (PVT) developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, offering participants a nuanced understanding of the nervous system’s role in trauma. You’ll explore the autonomic responses to safety, danger, and life threat, and learn how to apply this knowledge to help clients expand their window of tolerance and ground themselves somatically. Drawing on the works of Dr. Porges and Deb Dana, this two-day workshop equips participants with practical tools to integrate Polyvagal Theory into trauma-informed practice effectively, setting the stage for advanced applications in Part 2.
Who Is It For?
Professionals working with clients with PTSD, autism, mental health and addictions
Healthcare providers seeking to deepen their understanding of somatic trauma responses
What Will You Learn?
1
Foundational Understanding of Polyvagal Theory
The role of polyvagal theory in the treatment of trauma
Understanding the neurobiology of safety, danger, and life threat as adaptive responses
Understanding the three principles of Polyvagal theory
- Autonomic Hierarchy
- Neuroception: Detecting and evaluating risk
- Co-regulation
2
Self-Regulation and Connection
Understanding self-regulation and social engagement
The role of connection as a biological imperative
3
Practical Application in Clinical Settings
Applying and integrating Polyvagal Theory in a clinical setting
Mapping out the nervous system
Developing an individualized stabilization treatment plan based on the autonomic nervous system
Establishing a compassionate connection to self
4
Building Safety and Regulation
Creating internal and external safety
Developing ventral regulation through the breath, movement and other strategies to support upregulation back to the ventral vagal nervous system and within the body
How to Register
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