Polyvagal theory

Before we can begin to heal our nervous system, we first have to learn what is a dysregulated nervous system. We will how our nervous system has different processes to keep us safe and common responses to trauma.Then we will get into nervous system dysregulation and symptoms of a dysregulated nervo

The autonomic nervous system is a control system that regulates bodily functions, over which we have no control such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response etc. The basi…

What therapist doesn’t love Polyvagal Theory? Since 2009, when Dr. Stephen Porges first publicly shared his theory of how trauma affects the nervous system, it has been widely embraced by not only…

If you’re involved in the improv world, you’ve likely heard people talk about the healing power of improv, whether they’re joking about improv being “their therapy,” or reflecting on the transformative impact they’ve seen it have on others in theatrical and applied settings. This article is the

Polyvagal theory states that the interaction between various parts of the brain plays an important role in regulating one’s behavior and health.

Polyvagal theory in a gist. I love illustrating concepts and putting them into understandable chunks. Hope this helps. POLYVAGAL THEORY When we’re threatened our Sympathetic nervous system is activ…

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Polyvagal theory- was developed by experiences with the vagus nerve. Which runs from our brain, into our heart and down to our gut. I use…

This is a great chart and helps us understand the behaviors that are the symptoms of the state of (dys)regulation in our children's nervous systems (and ours!!!!!!!)