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Mar 2025
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How Modern Attachment Meets Polyvagal Th...

SUE MARRIOTT LCSW, CGP & ANN KELLEY PHD
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*Special Release* - LIVE panel discussion with Dr. Stephen Porges at the Clinical Conversations webinar Ann and Sue share a special conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges where they explore how modern attachment meets Polyvagal theory. From the evolution of attachment theory to understanding bodily states and how they influence our interactions, they dive into ... Show More
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