An official program of the Polyvagal Institute
THE POLYVAGAL THEORY
INTRODUCTION MODULE
Discover the basics of Polyvagal Theory with Stephen Porges and Deb Dana
“We come into this world designed to connect. From our first breath, we embark on a lifelong quest to feel safe in our bodies, in our environment, and in our relationships with others. The autonomic nervous system is our personal surveillance system, always on guard, always asking, ‘Am I safe?’ Its purpose is to protect us by assessing safety and risk, by listening moment by moment to what is happening in and around our bodies, and in our connections with others.”
– Deb Dana (from The Beginner’s Guide)
Discover the Polyvagal Theory
with its pioneers
La Polyvagal Theory, developed by neuroscientist Stephen Porges, examines the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating our physiological and emotional reactions. According to Deb Dana, Polyvagal Theory is “the science of how to feel safe enough to fall in love with life and take the risk of living.”
The autonomic nervous system is our personal surveillance system, constantly vigilant to ensure our safety. It constantly assesses levels of safety and risk, carefully monitoring our bodies, our environment and our social relationships. Its aim is to protect ourselves by staying tuned into what is happening at every moment.
Polyvagal Theory brings us a new understanding of how the autonomic nervous system works, thus providing us with a framework to explore how experience shapes the nervous system and what pathways can lead to healing.
2 HOURS TO GET STARTED AND START PRACTICE
THE POLYVAGAL THEORY!
With this introductory module dedicated to Polyvagal Theory, you will learn from the two experts who know it best, its creator, Stephen Porges and Deb Dana, renowned trainer and author.
For both professionals and non-specialists, This two-hour training provides an overview of Polyvagal Theory, which will allow you to discover the key concepts which constitute the foundations of the theory and its application.
If you are new to Polyvagal Theory and would like to better understand it in a quick and effective way, this is a good place to start. This program can be followed at your own pace, from home.
Get started with Polyvagal Theory in just 2 hours with its “parents”, Stephen Porges and Deb Dana and discover the key concepts to start applying them in your personal and professional life.
With this introductory module, you go :
- Understand the scientific basis of Polyvagal Theory and how you can begin to integrate it into your daily life or practice.
- Understanding why the autonomic nervous system, and more specifically the vagus nerve, plays a key role in our physical and mental health as well as our relationships.
- Discover how applying the principles of Polyvagal Theory can help you in your daily life but also in your therapeutic practice in order to create an environment of safety, connection and co-regulation.
Discover an excerpt from the program
Who Should Attend ?
- For therapists wishing to familiarize themselves with Polyvagal Theory or to review its basics and fundamentals.
- For trainers who want to integrate Polyvagal Theory into their curriculum and want to discover the theory as presented by Stephen Porges and Deb Dana themselves.
- To the “newcomers”, all those who want to understand how this theory is a revolution in our understanding of the “human machine”.
Grounding, Security and Connection: Develop Skills
essential regulation by introducing you to Polyvagal Theory.
Explore the foundations of Polyvagal Theory and start your journey to a more connected and fulfilling life today.
In this program you will find:
Two videos in VF + VOSTF of one hour each (one by Stephen Porges, one by Deb Dana)
The Beginner's Guide from the Polyvagal Theory proposed by Deb Dana.
The first chapter of the book Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges.
On two presentations (PowerPoint) translated into French.
Who is Stephen Porges?
- Proposed the Polyvagal Theory in 1994
- University scientist and professor of psychiatry
- Founding Director of the Post-Traumatic Stress Research Consortium
Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D., is a university scientist distinguished from Indiana University, where he is the founding director of the Post-Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He's professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina in the United States, and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland.
In 1994 he proposed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and which underlines the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. This theory leads to innovative treatments based on the understanding of the mechanisms mediating the symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric and physical disorders.
He is the author of Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotion, Attachment, Communication and Self-Regulation and Our Polyvagal World, co-written with his son Seth Porges (Published in Quantum Way Editions November 12, 2024). He is the creator of a music-based intervention, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), which is currently used by over 1400 therapists to enhance spontaneous social engagement, reduce auditory sensitivities, improve language processing and autonomic nervous system state regulation.
Who is Deb Dana?
- International expert in Polyvagal Theory
- Consultant at the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium
- The first to put Polyvagal Theory into practice in her clinical practice
Deb Dana is a international expert in Polyvagal theory. She is a consultant within the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University in the United States.
Graduate in social psychology, trainer and speaker, Deb Dana is the first to have put the Polyvagal Theory into practice in her clinical practice. She is particularly sensitive to help people who have suffered complex trauma.
To help spread the application of Polyvagal Theory in clinical practice, Deb Dana has developed a Rhythm of Regulation training series, which offers modules ranging from basic to advanced levels. She regularly travels internationally to deliver this training.
Deb Dana has published numerous scientific articles and has been interviewed numerous times on podcasts and radio. She describes the Polyvagal Theory as "the science of feeling safe enough to fall in love with life and take the risk of living it."
She is the author of Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory, published by Éditions Quantum Way, and co-author, with Stephen Porges, of Clinical applications of polyvagal theory : the emergence of polyvagal therapies. The following books are to be published in French by Éditions Quantum Way: Polyvagal Flip chart: Understanding the Science of Safety; Polyvagal card deck: 58 Practices for Calm and Change ; Polyvagal Prompts: Finding Connection and Joy through Guided Explorations and The nervous System Workbook: Practical exercises to ease anxiety, find safety, and come home to yourself using polyvagal theory.
A program of the Polyvagale Institute
Le Polyvagal Institute (PVI) is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, Randall Redfield, and Karen Onderko. The institute is dedicated to disseminating the work of Dr. Stephen Porges, creator of the Polyvagal Theory.
“Our mission is to advance communication and connection by building community, facilitating research, improving the quality of care, and providing education on this new understanding of the body-mind system that Polyvagal Theory offers. We believe we can make changes at both the individual and societal levels: as individuals, we improve our communication and become more compassionate because we understand how human connections are formed, and as a society, we can embrace this new paradigm in care and support, whether in hospitals, schools, or at home.”
Quantum Way is the official French-speaking partner of the Polyvagal Institute and offers numerous training courses approved and validated by Dr Stephen Porges.
FAQ
What is the content of this program?
The program includes:
✓ A video by Stephen Porges: “A scientific explanation of our reactions to danger and safety”.
✓ A video by Deb Dana: “Navigating the Nervous System – A Polyvagal Approach”.
✓ The 2 presentation PowerPoints in French.
✓ The Beginner's Guide to Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana.
✓ The first chapter of the book Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges.
Is this program live or recorded?
This program is pre-recorded and includes 2 videos for a total duration of 2 hours.
What language is the program in?
This program is in English (VOSTF) and French. The French videos are dubbed by Anne-Laure Gex, a professional interpreter.
How long can I access the online program?
Once you register, you will have lifetime access to the program on the Quantum Way e-learning platform.
Can I pay in several installments?
Yes. On the payment page, you can choose to pay via Klarna which, depending on the country, offers you to pay in 3 installments or to defer the payment. Paypal also offers a payment in 4 installments depending on the country. To access these payment solutions you must initiate the payment and choose the option offered by Klarna or Paypal.
I would like to go further in my practice of Polyvagal Theory, how can I do this?
We offer an add-on to this one that significantly deepens the practical application of polyvagal concepts, again with Deb Dana: Polyvagal Theory – Basic Module: Principles and Practice. And to go even further and become polyvagal-informed, the Official Training in Polyvagal Theory waiting for you !
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