The Polyvagal Certificate Course
Safety, Connection, and the Human Experience - Cohort 06 (Jan - May 2025)
In-depth exploration of Polyvagal Theory and its application to our personal and professional lives. Guided by Dr. Porges and 9 leading experts in the fields of neuroscience, healthcare, and therapeutics, this course explores Polyvagal like no other.
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Before we begin...
Materials for Class
Watch: Navigating the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Guided Approach with Deb Dana, LCSW
Slides: Navigating the Nervous System Powerpoint
Watch: Polyvagal Theory: A Neuroscience Explaining Reactions to Safety and Threat with Dr. Stephen Porges
Slides: A Neuroscience View Powerpoint
Module 1 Learning Objectives
Your Instructor: Les Aria, PhD, PVI Board Member
Slides: Module 1 - Introduction to Autonomic Nervous System
Module 1 Prompts Preview
Prompt 1.1: Notice thoughts-emotions-body sensations
Prompt: 1.2: Notice physiological shifts
Prompt 1.3: The 3Ns Practice
Share your prompt self-reflections on the PVI App
Path of the vagus nerve (anatomy) by Sam Webster
Module 1 Quiz: Autonomic Nervous System
Module 1 Survey
Attend Practice Pod 1
Module 2 Learning Objectives
Your Instructor: Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR
Slides: Module 2 - Neuroception
Module 2 Prompts Preview
Prompt 2.1: Habit of Safety + Neuroception
Prompt 2.2: Active source of safety intention-setting
Prompt 2.3: Reflection on offering cues of safety
Neuroception Module (Tracy Stackhouse) References
Module 2 Quiz
Module 2 Survey
I strengthened my understanding of the PVT and enjoyed getting different perspectives of how to work with clients from the different instructors. I have mor...
Read MoreI strengthened my understanding of the PVT and enjoyed getting different perspectives of how to work with clients from the different instructors. I have more confidence in how I can use the PVT with my client.
Read LessI found the content and speakers throughout the course very informative and knowledgeable about their topics. There was plenty of time to go through any quer...
Read MoreI found the content and speakers throughout the course very informative and knowledgeable about their topics. There was plenty of time to go through any queries including use of pods. My only criticism is the timings as it made it hard for me to engage in some sessions. Being from the UK meant this course ran at 2330 - 0130hrs which was a challenge at times. If a separate course could be organised for Europe participants in the future I think this might increase engagement and also maybe the number of interested attendees.
Read LessIt has been a very clear experience. thank you for everything.
It has been a very clear experience. thank you for everything.
Read LessConcise and understandable. The best summary I've seen and read. ANS is directly impacted by racism and other forms of discrimination. How do we make Black a...
Read MoreConcise and understandable. The best summary I've seen and read. ANS is directly impacted by racism and other forms of discrimination. How do we make Black and White folks feel safe around each other?
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