When clients are stuck in the cognitive experience of their story, an explanation of polyvagal theory helps to bring their attention to the autonomic experience— to bring the importance of the biology of their experience back into awareness. Yet polyvagal theory can be challenging and intimidating to explain.
This flip chart offers therapists an easy, standardized way to support clients in understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their lives. Using a flip chart makes psycho- education an interactive experience. Therapists can feel confident in teaching their clients polyvagal theory by following the chart.
With a flip chart visible during sessions, the therapist can:
When clients are stuck in the cognitive experience of their story, an explanation of polyvagal theory helps to bring their attention to the autonomic experience— to bring the importance of the biology of their experience back into awareness. Yet polyvagal theory can be challenging and intimidating to explain.
This flip chart offers therapists an easy, standardized way to support clients in understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their lives. Using a flip chart makes psycho- education an interactive experience. Therapists can feel confident in teaching their clients polyvagal theory by following the chart.
With a flip chart visible during sessions, the therapist can:
Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, and speaker
specializing in complex trauma. She is the leading
translator of Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory for both
clinical and general audiences, and the best-selling author
of Polyvagal Practices, Polyvagal Card Deck, The
Polyvagal Flip Chart, Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and
Connection, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, and
co-editor with Dr. Stephen Porges of Clinical Applications of
The Polyvagal Theory. She trains therapists around the world in how
to bring a Polyvagal approach into their clinical practice, and
also works with agencies and larger systems to explore how to
incorporate a Polyvagal perspective.
She is founding member of The Polyvagal Institute, a consultant to
Khiron Clinics, and an advisor to Unyte. Visit her website
at http://rhythmofregulation.com/.
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