Many mental health therapists and coaches have a limited understanding of neurochemistry and neurophysiology. So, I get concerned when I hear such professionals talk confidently about the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Both resources offer simple, science-backed tools to calm the nervous system and promote emotional regulation. Traditional ...

BOISE, Idaho — There is a new mental health training catching wind among first responders in the Treasure Valley. This training uses something called Polyvagal Theory, which helps people understand ...

Is there a biological fingerprint for compassion? Two scientific teams, one led by Zoe Taylor at Purdue and the other by Jenny Stellar at UC Berkeley, have found that the answer may lie in the Vagus ...

NeuroConsulting Group LLC has introduced a new approach to business consulting by integrating principles from neuroscience. Co-founded by Dr. Randy Brazie and Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal, the firm aims to ...

Polyvagal Theory (known as PVT) is one of these latest psychological fads, with lots of buzz and attention from therapists and coaches. This is especially apparent on social media platforms like ...