Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation Workshop

In this two-day, experiential workshop, Deb Dana shares her Polyvagal Theory guided approach to therapy. Participants will learn:

• How trauma shapes the nervous system
• The three organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory
• How to create autonomic maps and use them as a guide in treatment
• Practical ways to track and interrupt habitual response patterns
• Techniques to engage the co-regulating pathways of the Social Engagement System in your therapy sessions to improve clinical outcomes
• How the guiding questions of Polyvagal-informed therapy influence clinical practice

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze three organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory
2. Develop an understanding of how the autonomic nervous system shapes behaviors and beliefs
3. Determine ways neuroception shapes behavior
4. Construct an autonomic map to identify the emergent properties of states
5. Categorize the distinct stories that emerge from autonomic states
6. Utilize tools to help regulate your own autonomic state to create an environment of safety for clients
7. Apply polyvagal-informed processes to help clients move from dysregulation to regulation
8. Apply strategies that utilize the co-regulating pathways of the Social Engagement System in clinical work to improve clinical outcomes
9. Assess for patterns in client autonomic states to inform treatment planning
10. Evaluate the ethical responsibilities of being a polyvagal informed therapist