COURSES
PVI offers two general categories of training: courses focused on Polyvagal Theory, which are taught by Stephen Porges and/or Deb Dana, and courses which focus on the application of PVT to other disciplines, known here as PVT Applications Courses.
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Polyvagal Theory Courses
PVI's courses are designed to meet a range of interest levels, from the mildly curious to the avid polyvagalist, as well as appeal to both professionals and non-professionals. All courses are taught by Stephen Porges and/or Deb Dana.
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Overview of Polyvagal Theory for the Newly Acquainted
If you’re new to Polyvagal Theory and want to get a better understanding of it in a way that is time-efficient and reliable, this is a good place to start. On demand course taught by Stephen Porges and Deb Dana.
Course Price
$50
CE's Available
0
Course length
2 hours
Open
Polyvagal Theory: Principles and Practice Group Webinar
This introductory course is for professional groups who wish to combine training in the key principles of Polyvagal Theory with discussion of how they can apply it to their field. Combines on-demand lectures with live Q&A with Deb Dana.
Course Price
Varies
CE's Available
5.5
Course length
5.5 hours
Open
Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation: Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice Part I
Deb Dana's immensely popular course for clinicians interested in integrating Polyvagal Theory into their practice.
November 12th cohort is open!
Course Price
$1600/$1750
CE's Available
32
Course length
42 hours
Open
The Art & Science of Polyvagal Theory
This unique course brings Stephen Porges and Deb Dana together for on-demand lectures, in-depth discussion, case study analysis and live Q&A. Live dates:
January 4th, 1pm EST, Dr. Stephen Porges
January 7th, 12pm EST, Deb Dana
Course Price
$300
CE's Available
6.5
Course length
8.5 hours
Opening Winter 21/22
The Scientific Basis of Polyvagal Theory
Recorded lecture series from Dr. Stephen Porges discussing the key principles of Polyvagal Theory. The course is in development and is expected to be available in 2022.
Course Price
TBD
CE's Available
TBD
Course length
10 hours
PVT Applications Courses
In an effort to create courses which illustrate how Polyvagal Principles are integrated into specific disciplines, PVI is collaborating with professionals who have been integrating PVT into their work for years.
Polyvagal Theory Comes to Life in Our Schools and Classrooms
This course introduces the science of Polyvagal Theory and how the application of this theory into our schools will support social and emotional well-being. The goal is to understand how our nervous system drives all behaviors and learning. Education requires state regulation; to attend to mental and cognitive tasks, we need to feel safe and connected inside our environments, experiences, and relationships.
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$299
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5 hours
A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Children’s Behavior: Conversations with Drs. Delahooke and Porges
This informative and entertaining discussion between Drs. Stephen Porges and Mona Delahooke presents a new, physiologically based view of child behaviors. For parents, teachers and school administrators engaged with both neurologically typical and atypical children, this self-paced, on-demand series deconstructs behaviors through the lens of PVT.
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$99
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3 hours
Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model
Trauma and addiction responses are increasing at an epidemic rate, and we desperately need a fresh approach. The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model shifts the paradigm from a pathologizing one to a strength-based one. Taught as a hybrid of on-demand instruction with live Q/A. $550 reduced to $350 until Sept. 1st. Instructors: Jan Winhall, Stephen Porges
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$350
8.5 CEUs
9 Hours
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga: simple practices to enhance wellbeing
This 4-hour training includes 2 hours of on-demand lectures with a 1-hour guided physical yoga practice by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, followed by a 1-hour recorded discussion between Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Porges on the application of Polyvagal Principles to yoga practice.
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$150
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4 Hours
PVT and ACT: A Dialog with Dr. Stephen W. Porges and Dr. Steven C. Hayes
For the first time, Dr. Stephen Porges, developer of Polyvagal Theory (PVT), and Dr. Steven C. Hayes, co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) sit down for a live online dialogue focusing on the intersection of their communities and schools of thought. Recorded in May 2021.
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$0
0
1.5 Hours
Replacing Stockholm Syndrome with a New Framework of Appeasement
The Stockholm Syndrome is an antiquated media driven term used to explain why people do not leave hostage situations. This discussion between Dr. Porges, Dr. Bailey and Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped in 1991 and held captive until 2009, offers an alternative perspective to the term 'Stockholm Syndrome' and trauma bonding, replacing it with the term ‘Appeasement.’
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$0
0
2 Hours
Pre- and Post-Birth Trauma for Adoptive Parents
This 2-hour on-demand course integrates foundational information on pre-birth trauma, including epigenetics, as well as information on the sensitive period of attachment post-birth. Tenets of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Polyvagal Theory are taught within a framework geared to helping adoptive parents.
Instructors: Norman Thibault, PhD and Stephen Porges, PhD
Course Price
CE's Available
Course length
$50
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2 Hours