A CHANGING PARADIGM, PART 1
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A program of the Polyvagale Institute
The Polyvagal Model of Bodily Sense
Treating trauma and addictions
With Jan Winhall
"The Felt Sense ou Bodily Sense helps us understand that we have this ability to anesthetize ourselves in order to survive. It helps us understand dissociation phenomena as adaptations and not as pathologies."
Jan Winhall
Treating Addictions as a Response to Trauma: A New Approach is Needed
- Do you support traumatized people suffering from addictions?
- Are you looking for a non-pathologizing approach to addictions and psychological trauma?
- Want to learn how Polyvagal Theory fits into psychotherapy?
We are faced with more and more people who suffer from one or more addictions (alcohol, drugs, work, shopping, etc.) and psychological trauma (conscious or unconscious) and who ask for help, without always finding it. Our current model, which consists of considering addiction as a brain disease, does not work.
We desperately need of a new approach that treats the trauma of addiction where the trauma lives: in the body.
Trauma and addiction develop separately, but when we treat one, we very often work with the other. Moreover, the state of addiction is traumatic in itself. So how do we work with both?
Jan Winhall discusses the intersection of trauma and addiction and how to approach them with his Polyvagal Model of Bodily Sense
(Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™).
The Polyvagal Model of Body Sense shifts the current pathologizing paradigm in favor of an approach that draws on our inner strength.
According to Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, addiction is considered an adaptive response to stress by our autonomic nervous system. Addictive behaviors are therefore an attempt at emotional regulation of the body that facilitates neurophysiological changes in the nervous system. These behaviors are not the result of illness, but a bodily reaction to threat as a survival mechanism.
Jan Winhall's model integrates Porges' Polyvagal Theory and Eugene Gendlin's Focusing which focuses on our inner feeling, what he calls the Felt Sense ou Bodily SenseThis approach allows us to understand trauma and addictive behaviors as adaptive responses to inappropriate situations.
Learn how the Polyvagal Model of Body Sense can address trauma and addiction to move from a situation of stress, overwhelm or dependency to one of regulation, grounding and calm in their body.
Who is this program for?
Join Jan Winhall in this best-selling program from our partner PVI.
The program is designed for both newcomers to the field of trauma and addiction, as well as seasoned practitioners.
This program is aimed more specifically at:
- To therapists and mental health professionals.
- To doctors, addiction specialists and other health professionals.
- To all those wishing to understand addictions with the Polyvagal Model of Bodily Sense and find ways to get out of them.
What you will learn with this program:
- Discover the three concepts of Polyvagal Theory as they apply to trauma psychotherapy.
- Understand the neurophysiological states of the Polyvagal Body Sense Model to treat trauma and addiction.
- Explain trauma and addiction through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.
- Learn the practice of the three circles and how to apply it in your sessions with your clients/patients.
- Learn about the Body Assessment and Treatment Tool (BATT) and how it differs from the traditional pathologizing model.
- Help your clients/patients identify their autonomic states (Nervous System states) and implement new strategies to help them heal.
Deepen your knowledge of Polyvagal Theory and discover how the Polyvagal Model of Body Sense offers innovative therapeutic strategies to effectively address and treat trauma and addiction.
The content of the program:
The program includes 6 modules of pre-recorded videos as well as pdf documents.
This course is a blend of didactic information, experiential practices, demonstrations, and case examples to guide you in how to apply the Polyvagal Body Sense Model to treat trauma and addiction.
The program combines lectures by Jan Winhall and recorded conversations between Jan and Dr. Stephen Porges, detailing the polyvagal principles presented in this model.
The program also includes a description of the theoretical framework and an introduction to the In-Body Assessment and Treatment Tool (EATT).
MODULES 1
MODULES 2
A CHANGING PARADIGM, PART 2
MODULES 3
A CHANGING PARADIGM, PART 3
MODULES 4
ADDICTION IS TRAUMATIC – DEMO
MODULES 5
ADDICTION TRAUMA (EATT)
MODULES 6
INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN PORGES
on the treatment of trauma and addictions with the Polyvagal Model of Bodily Sense
Develop a compassionate approach to trauma and addictions.
Explore the Polyvagal Model of Body Sense and learn how to apply
Polyvagal Theory in daily life or in your therapeutic practice
for deeper, body-centered healing.
After completing this program, you will be:
- Equipped with a deep understanding of how Polyvagal Theory and Gendlin's Focusing combine.
You will perceive trauma and addictive behaviors not as dysfunctions, but as adaptive responses. You will be able to help your clients/patients transition from stress and addiction to a state of regulation and calm. - Able to apply specific and innovative tools in your practice, such as the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model™ and the In-Body Assessment and Treatment Tool (EATT).
You will be trained to distinguish and describe neurophysiological states related to trauma and addiction. In addition, with the practice of the three circles, you will be able to guide your clients/patients to identify their autonomous state and find healing strategies that correspond to them. - Ready to deconstruct traditional perceptions of trauma and addiction.
You will then be able to raise awareness among your peers and clients/patients of a more caring and empathetic perspective on mental health.
Delve into the heart of feeling-oriented therapy with the Polyvagal Model of Body Sense: learn to move beyond overwhelm and dependency to regulation and security, for deeper and more lasting healing.
Who is Jan Winhall?
Jan Winhall is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and addiction. She is the director of the Borden Street Clinic and coordinator of the International Focusing Institute. Her research focuses on the intersection of trauma and addictive behavior.
In his book Treating Addiction with The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model, Jan Winhall also incorporates the polyvagal approach, which places the nervous system at the center of the traumatic experience.
A program of the Polyvagale Institute
The 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.
Quantum Way is the official French-speaking partner of the Polyvagal Institute and offers numerous training courses approved and validated by Dr. Stephen Porges.
"This is a welcome change of perspective in working with all populations, but particularly those with fetal alcohol syndrome. The 3 exercises reviewed were helpful."
Nicole Valdez
FAQ
Can I know the content of the program?
The program contains 5h15 hours of pre-recorded videos in 6 modules:
Module 01 – An Evolving Paradigm, Part 1
Module 02 – An Evolving Paradigm, Part 2
Module 03 – An Evolving Paradigm, Part 3
Module 04 – Addiction is Traumatic – Demo
Module 05 – The Trauma of Addiction (EATT)
Module 06 – Interview with Stephen Porges on the treatment of trauma and addictions with the Polyvagal Model of Bodily Sense
Is this program live or recorded?
This program is pre-recorded and includes 6 videos for a total duration of 5h15 hours.
What language is the program in?
This program is in English and French. The French videos are dubbed by Anne-Laure Gex.
How long can I access the online program?
Once you register, you will have access to the entire program for life 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.
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At Quantum Way, we are convinced that you will learn a lot, even more than you imagine.
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The Polyvagal Model of Bodily Sense
Treating trauma and addictions
Embrace a more empathetic view of addictions and trauma and discover
how to treat them effectively with the Polyvagal Model of Body Sense