Using Polyvagal Theory in Clinical Settings In last month's post, I explained the basic concepts of the Polyvagal Theory, a theory proposed by Stephen Porges that describes how the mammalian autonomic nervous system evolved to keep us safe and alive. In short, the Polyvagal Theory states that: “When challenged, the regulation of the autonomic [...]
What is the Polyvagal Theory? The Polyvagal Theory is a theory proposed by Stephen Porges that describes how the mammalian autonomic nervous system evolved to keep us safe and alive. As mammals evolved from reptiles, our autonomic nervous system developed to automatically communicate with other mammals and engage different self-defense systems when needed. When our [...]
Se souvenir du langage secret de mon corpsPar Lisa Anita WegnerJe suis une artiste et une interprète et je travaille assidûment sur moi-même depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne. Les changements dont je vais parler font suite à dix ans de thérapie de traumatologie, d'introspection, de travail corporel, de méditation, de physiothérapie, de chiropratique, de shiatsu et [...]
Why Body-Centered Therapies Help Heal Post-Traumatic Stress About one-half of adults in the U.S. experience at least one traumatic event during their lives. It might be a violent attack, accident, military combat, natural or human-caused disaster, or physical, verbal, or sexual abuse. People who have experienced trauma, whether or not they get diagnosed with [...]
