Co-authored by Lotus Huyen Vu and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. In 1994, Stephen Porges introduced the polyvagal theory, based on an evolutionary, neuropsychological understanding of the vagus nerve’s role ...
Polyvagal theory was developed by Stephen Porges, Ph.D. to describe our "flight or fight" response to stressful situations. When faced with trauma, some individuals react with anger, anxiousness, or ...
How important is it to feel safe? Secure? Grounded? The answer is very important, as feeling safe within our bodies provides us with a sense of security and well-being that reduces anxiety, doubt, ...
Who hasn’t found themselves in a social situation where they felt awkward and tried to be as inconspicuous as possible? I recently felt it in a crowded performance at my child’s school. My tendency is ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — In a keynote presentation, Stephen Porges, PhD, distinguished university scientist at the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University Bloomington, and professor in the department of ...
MPS Art Therapy presents a talk with faculty member Joshua B. Brancheau, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, on leveraging Polyvagal Theory to guide art therapy interventions. This lecture will introduce participants ...
Feeling anxious and hopeless and finding it hard to cope? Amid economic problems, geopolitical turmoil and stress caused by a global pandemic, we are in traumatic times. But some TikTok users have ...