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Aug 2021
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11: Polyvagal Theory

LAURA REAGAN, LCSW-C
About this episode

In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, offers a basic overview of Polyvagal Theory using Deb Dana LCSW's Polyvagal Ladder concept. In this episode you will hear Laura talk about: 

  • What Polyvagal Theory is 
  • How it relates to the Window of Tolerance mentioned in Episode 10 
  • How it relates to the Trauma Defenses explained earlier in the season 
 

Resources for this Episode:  

Deb Dana, LCSW and Dr. Stephen Porges 

Deb Dana's book, Polyvagal Theory in Therapy 

Deb Dana's book, Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client-Centered Exercises 

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