Polyvagal Theory-Informed Therapy Training

Polyvagal Therapy Training (PTT) is a unique opportunity for mental health professionals, therapists, and wellness practitioners to develop essential skills for better understanding and supporting clients in managing emotions, stress, and trauma. Based on a rigorous scientific approach, this training deepens the Polyvagal Theory developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, which explores the fundamental role of the nervous system in our responses to stress and safety.

Training Objectives

This course aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts of Polyvagal Theory, along with practical tools to apply them in your therapeutic practice. You will learn to better understand your clients’ adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, foster emotional regulation, and strengthen their resilience through neurobiology-based approaches focused on the vagus nerve.

Who is this training for?

This training is ideal for:

• Therapists wishing to enhance their skills by integrating neuroscience knowledge.
• Mental health and wellness professionals seeking to broaden their therapeutic approaches.
• Practitioners in personal development and stress management looking to adopt innovative techniques to support their clients.

Why choose this training?

Holistic and scientific approach: You will benefit from a neuroscience-based education with practical applications for therapeutic practice.
Accessibility: The training is designed to be accessible, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced therapist.
Comprehensive resources: You will have access to case studies, practical tools, and strategies for concrete implementation.

Polyvagal Therapy Training (PTT) will help you become a more informed and competent practitioner, capable of deeply understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying emotional well-being. By integrating this knowledge into your practice, you will help clients better manage their emotions, build resilience, and overcome challenges related to stress and trauma.

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply Polyvagal Theory: Master the fundamental concepts of Polyvagal Theory and their impact on emotional regulation and stress response.
• Analyze neurobiological responses: Identify the neurobiological mechanisms behind adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, especially in relation to the nervous system and the vagus nerve.
• Use effective therapeutic approaches: Integrate Polyvagal Theory-based therapeutic techniques such as somatic therapy, mindfulness, and breathing techniques for emotion and trauma management.
• Improve emotional resilience: Develop concrete strategies to strengthen your clients’ resilience to stress, anxiety, and trauma.
• Communicate therapeutically: Apply communication techniques informed by Polyvagal Theory to enhance social and therapeutic interactions and manage conflicts constructively.
• Intervene in cases of stress and anxiety: Master specific stress management techniques and effective therapeutic interventions for treating anxiety.
• Regulate emotions: Use practical tools to help your clients regulate their emotions, supported by case studies and emotional regulation practices.
• Specialize your skills: Adapt Polyvagal therapeutic approaches to specific populations such as children, adolescents, seniors, and in contexts like sleep disorders and chronic pain.

These skills will enable you to better support your clients toward lasting well-being and strengthen your expertise in therapy informed by Polyvagal Theory.

The Advice of

Wellness Courses

Our advice is to put the principles of Polyvagal Theory into practice within your therapeutic approach, starting by integrating emotional regulation techniques such as breathing and mindfulness. These tools, grounded in neurobiology, help manage stress, anxiety, and your clients’ emotional responses more effectively. We recommend tailoring your interventions to meet the specific needs of each individual—whether it’s to build resilience, address trauma, or improve stress management. This approach will foster a safe therapeutic environment, which is essential for lasting transformation.