Polyvagal Theory
Friday, December 10, 2021, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Category: Clinical Division
Polyvagal TheoryFriday, December 10, 2021 12pm – 2pm Presented by:
David Aftergood, MD
Sponsored by:
Westchester Center for Psychological Education
&
Westchester County Psychological Association
Virtual Lecture
Held on Zoom
General Admission
General Admission includes entrance to the event and access to 2 NYS/APA continuing education credits for psychologists. In order to receive Continuing Education Credit, participants must complete the assessment and survey emailed after the program.
WCPA Members - $10 Non-members- $40
The Polyvagal theory was first proposed by psychophysiologist Dr. Stephen Porges in 1995. He described the evolutionary changes of the Parasympathetic Nervous System that led to a shift from defensive only behaviors to adaptive, social and creative behaviors. These shifts came as a result of activation of the new social vagal branch of the PNS. This has fundamental clinical applications in understanding the creation of safety in the interpersonal therapeutic relationship. It is relevant and useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The course will include lecture, discussion and experiential exercises in small breakout groups. It is useful for all clinicians engaged in psychotherapy and especially useful for clinicians that treat trauma. Teaching goals of the workshop: 1) Describe the ways in which the principles of the Polyvagal theory expand the understanding of the Autonomic Nervous System. 2) Describe the difference between perception and neuroception. 3) How does an understanding of the Polyvagal theory inform the practice of psychotherapy? 4) What is co-regulation and what is its relevance to the therapeutic relationship? 5) How can the therapist utilize the principles of the Polyvagal theory to create safety in the therapeutic space?
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