Deb Dana's Essential Polyvagal Theory Contributions: Bridging Science and Trauma Recovery
Delve into Deb Dana's pivotal role in Polyvagal Theory, unraveling complex concepts like the Polyvagal Ladder and the interplay of triggers,
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Our Polyvagal World - Worth Buying? - a Book Review
Is "Our Polyvagal World" worth buying? Overall - yes. But it's got a couple of major problems.
Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory
Learn how appeasement fits into the Polyvagal Theory mixed states.
Navigating 3 Stages of Trauma Healing: a Polyvagal Perspective
Discover the 3 stages of trauma healing with the Polyvagal Theory to help you on your journey.
The Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the 3 Neural Circuits that Shape our Behavior
Learn about the Polyvagal Theory and its three neural circuits that support different types of behavior. Stephen Porges interview from Psych
Unstuck: Understanding Trauma & the Autonomic Nervous System
What does it mean to be "unstuck"? And what is the relevance to understanding trauma and the autonomic nervous system? I'll cover what it...
3 Tips to Reduce Fear of Trauma Work
I'm going to share a quick story, then connect it to fear. Then share three quick tips to reduce fear.
What to do after learning the Polyvagal Theory
The Polyvagal Theory is nerdy. It's academic. It's dense. It can be overwhelming. It could leave you wondering what to do next.
How to reduce your shame, blame & judgment
Learn how to reduce shame, blame, and judgment through the Polyvagal Theory. Understand your past defensive states and build a new narrative
Why the Polyvagal Safety State is so Important
When active, these ventral vagal pathways result in your ability to connect with yourself and with others.
I'm shocked this Polyvagal concept is still mistaught
This must be clarified in the Polyvagal world. It's hugely important. I'll also share the ridiculous reason I think it is so rampant.
What everyone gets wrong about the Polyvagal Theory
When I see what others are putting out about the Polyvagal Theory, they tend to focus on a couple of things. And both are short-sighted.
Polyvagal Theory for Total Beginners
Learn about the Polyvagal Theory, a new perspective on how the nervous system works and how it affects our behavior. This theory can help yo
Gabor & Maté - Wisdom of Trauma Series
The discussion between Porges and Maté was great. I have the video for you, a quote compilation poster and a whole bunch of quotes that...
Neuroception - 1 Page Lesson
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detecting cues of safety or danger from the internal world or the external world and then shifting...
The Polyvagal Theory - 1 Page Lesson
The Polyvagal Theory is the science that underlies mammalian connection and defense responses...
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