Trauma Skills Summit - From Activation to Regulation: A Polyvagal Guided Approach
From Activation to Regulation: A Polyvagal Guided Approach Deb Dana, LCSW Author of The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy When we feel threatened, our defenses go up and our ability to regulate our nervous system seems to go out the window—as a result, our trauma responses can get stuck in our bodies. Polyvagal theory helps us understand the ways trauma shapes our nervous system—and therefore see the pathways that can lead us back to healing. In this session, you’ll look at the cues that activate a survival state and explore ways to engage the natural resources of the autonomic nervous system in order to return to regulation. Session Highlights: The autonomic nervous system as the heart of daily living—powerfully shaping our experiences of safety and connection How to recognize autonomic responses to trauma and explore the polyvagal theory as a key component for recovery How to use “ventral vagal anchors” to cultivate feelings of safety and connection The importance of connecting with o...