Polyvagal Institute

Libraries are some of the most accessible and longest-running third spaces–places outside of home and the workplace where people can informally gather, socialize, and build community. Third spaces are cornerstones of community well-being, as they promote social connection and prevent loneliness and its associated health concerns. https://lnkd.in/ejkJFnQr #socialengagement #connection #community #polyvagaltheory #lonelinessepidemic

Educators, mental health workers, helping professionals, and school-based personnel: Body and Brain Brilliance is a one day workshop is designed to cultivate nervous system awareness in ourselves and in our educational communities. Join us to explore the collective nervous system's role in discipline, practical strategies for adult nervous system regulation, and innovative approaches to creating equitable and supportive learning environments. You'll learn to build capacity, inspire culture change, and contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive educational community by understanding the power of human connection and the nervous system. Led by PVI Course Partners and educational neuroscience experts Dr. Lori Desautels and Dr. Niki Elliott, you'll spend the day learning in community, and will leave feeling a renewed sense of hope and purpose. The registration fee is on a sliding scale, and discounts are available for groups of 5 or more registering together! If you are unable to join us for this workshop live in real time, your registration includes access to the recordings for self-paced viewing. Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11:00am - 5:00pm ET Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ejtVG9Eu #educators #traumainformedschools #traumainformededucators #schoolsystems #teachereducation #counseloreducation #humanconnection #stephenporges #polyvagaltheory #scienceofsafety #nervoussystem #polyvagal #polyvagaltheoryinschools #polyvagaleducation #educationalneuroscience #mentalhealthtools #nervoussystemeducation

Dr. Gabor Maté discusses Polyvagal Theory, Empathy, and Human Connection in an exclusive interview recorded live at the 2024 PVI International Gathering in Potsdam, Germany. Visit our website to discover our events, community, resources, and trainings around Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation at polyvagal.org, the founding home of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. #gabormate #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #nervoussystemregulation #compassion #selfcompassion #empathy #traumahealing #traumarecovery #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #trauma #mentalhealth #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #wellness #nervoussystem #stephenporges #fightorflight #neuroscience

What does trauma-informed care look like when it comes to nutrition and disordered eating? This article from "Today's Dietician" is a good reminder of why and how negative past experiences impact the nervous system, nutrition counseling dynamics, and patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/g3-Y_4iv #traumainformed #traumainformedcare #nervoussystem #ANS #nervoussystemhealing

Free Community Event: Author Talk with Joy Malik-Hasbrook, "A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation" Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:00pm-1:00pm ET Join PVI as we welcome Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook to share about her book, A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation. Dr. Joy will share with us some nervous system regulation practices from the book that kids and families of all ages can use, especially when dealing with the added stress and excitement of the upcoming holiday season. Bring your questions! Please register to attend at the link below; registration ensures that you will receive a copy of the event recording if you are unable to join us live. https://lnkd.in/ePCQ-Kqd #kidsandfamilies #nervoussystemregulation #author #stress #polyvagaltheory #familyrelationships #mentalhealth #neuroscience #parenting #polyvagal #nervoussystemregulation #coregulation #traumahealing #traumarecovery #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #wellness #nervoussystem #stephenporges #childtherapist #parents #toddlers #teens #childhood

Co-regulation is at the heart of positive relationships... If we miss opportunities to co-regulate in childhood, we feel that loss in our adult relationships. -Deb Dana, LCSW, polyvagal and trauma expert & a co-founder of Polyvagal Institute Deb Dana's work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. She delves into the intricacies of how we can all use an understanding of the organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory to change the ways we navigate our daily lives. Following this passion has led her to offering workshops in partnership with groups and communities both inside and outside of the clinical therapy arena - and bringing the Polyvagal perspective to the ordinary, and sometimes extraordinary, experiences of daily living. Deb’s clinical work includes The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation, Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client Centered Practices, the Polyvagal Flip Chart, the Polyvagal Card Deck, and Polyvagal Practices: Anchoring the Self in Safety. She also brings her polyvagal perspective to a general audience through the audio program Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory and her print book Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory. Come learn with Deb Dana at PVI by enrolling in a number of our self-paced courses developed by Deb Dana and Stephen Porges-- offering a foundational understanding of Polyvagal Theory and more advanced knowledge of the nervous system. Find the link to our Courses & Trainings page here: polyvagal.org/pvicourses 📚☀️🌏 #debdana #glimmers #stephenporges #polyvagaltheory #thoughtleaders #yogaeducation #humanconnection #stephenporges #polyvagaltheory #scienceofsafety #connection #community #nervoussystem #holistichealing #polyvagal #vagusnerve #vagaltoning #vagus #vagusnervehealing #somatictherapy #neuroception #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #polyvagaltraining #neuroscience #traumaexperts

On this episode of the podcast HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA, host Nathalie Himmelrich talks with trauma therapist, polyvagal expert and co-founder of PVI, Deb Dana, LCSW. Deb shares her personal experience of how she dealt with the recent death of her spouse, and shares with listeners on how we can trust our nervous system to guide the way through grief. https://lnkd.in/d7YDT_Fg #debdana #polyvagaltheory #polyvagaltheoryintherapy #grief #griefandloss #healingfromgrief #traumahealing

At Polyvagal Institute, all of our courses and trainings are developed in conjunction with Stephen Porges, PhD, creator of the Polyvagal Theory and one of PVI's cofounders. In our courses, you'll learn directly from Dr. Porges and other thought leaders, including Deb Dana, Jan Winhall, Michael Allison, and more! Find a program based on your interests, career field, or level of knowledge from beginner to expert- many with CEs available. From foundational knowledge to the application of Polyvagal Theory to your life and profession, our course topics include felt safety, trauma, addiction, therapy, yoga, education, parenting, somatic experiencing, performance, childhood development and much more. Our Certificate-Level Courses offer our most robust training toward becoming a polyvagal-informed professional. Join our global community of learners today by enrolling in a self-paced course or a live-online learning experience! https://lnkd.in/dHrdPjaH #stephenporges #polyvagaltheory #thoughtleaders #yogaeducation #humanconnection #stephenporges #polyvagaltheory #scienceofsafety #connection #community #nervoussystem #holistichealing #polyvagal #vagusnerve #vagaltoning #vagus #vagusnervehealing #somatictherapy #neuroception #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #debdana #glimmers #performancecoach #polyvagaltraining #neuroscience #feltsense #leadershipcoach #traumaexperts

Sadly the 2024 Global Exchange Conference in Orlando, Florida had to wrap up early due to Hurricane Milton, but presenters from Polyvagal Institute were able to share their session earlier in the week, on Sunday. Our session, "Polyvagal Theory in Practice: Integrating Clinical, Medical, and Wellbeing Approaches," included Dr. Stephen Porges (pictured here!), Dr. Mel Pohl, and PVI Course Partners Jan Winhall, MSW (The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model) and Michael Allison (The Play Zone). Our thoughts and support are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Milton—we send you our wishes for safety, resilience, and comfort in the days ahead. ❤️ Thank you to Seth Porges for the photo! #stephenporges #polyvagaltheory #polyvagaltraining #

Singing together is a wonderful way to experience feelings of connection and co-regulation. Janne Wind (@jannewind)-- singer, composer, and choir conductor-- has found a way to create a safe space to connect online, teaching and leading from a polyvagal-informed perspective while incorporating breath, grounding, communication, safety and resonance as an integrated part of the Choir work. Join the PVI Community and Danish choir conductor Janne Wind for this free online community co-regulation event! Find details and register to attend on our Events page: https://lnkd.in/ePCQ-Kqd #coregulation #polyvagal #polyvagaltheory #neuroception #community #onlinecommunity #singalong #singtogether #choir #nervoussystemregulation