You're invited to a special live-online discussion with Deb Dana, LCSW, —renowned polyvagal expert, Co-Founder, and Course Partner at PVI. This free community event is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the leading voices in the field of Polyvagal Theory. Deb will answer your questions, share practical insights, and offer guidance on how to apply polyvagal principles in your own life and work. Whether you’re just beginning your polyvagal journey or have been integrating the theory for years, you’ll leave with renewed inspiration and deeper understanding. This is a special chance to connect not only with Deb, but also with fellow students and practitioners from around the world who share your commitment to creating safety, connection, and healing. We can’t wait to come together, learn, and be inspired by Deb’s wisdom and warmth—you won’t want to miss this special event! Deb Dana is a co-founder of Polyvagal Institute. *Please note: we are unable to offer a recording of this event. We hope you can join us live in real time.

Join us for a free community event with PVI Course Partner and Board Member Dr. Niki Elliott. In this offering, "Community Is Medicine: Exploring the Vagus Nerve Pathway to Equity and Belonging," Dr. Elliott will invite a gentle, embodied exploration of how the vagus nerve supports connection, regulation, and a sense of belonging. Using a polyvagal-informed framework, we’ll reflect on how nervous systems respond to inclusion, exclusion, and care—both individually and collectively. Together, we consider how community practices can foster conditions of safety that support embodied equity, honoring diverse experiences while cultivating shared capacity for presence, resilience, and mutual support. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

The 2026 PVI International Gathering is coming soon! Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System will explore how polyvagal principles help individuals and communities meet conflict with flexibility, groundedness, and connection. In-Person and Live-Online tickets will be available for the conference scheduled for September 22-24, 2026 at The Melia Hotel in Sitges, Spain, just outside of Barcelona. Expand your experience with our add-on post-conference workshops happening September 25, 2026. At a neighboring location in Sitges, you will have an opportunity to spend the day learning from our experts how to apply polyvagal principles to your work. This experiential, in-person experience will deepen your understanding and further your ability to bring Polyvagal Theory to your clients. Details and registration coming soon!

Join us for a brief, practical information session designed for nonprofit and for-profit leaders who are navigating high demands, workforce stress, and the need for sustainable performance. In this session, you’ll learn: -How chronic stress and turnover impact organizational capacity from a nervous-system perspective -Why staff stability, leadership regulation, and culture are foundational to consistent outcomes -How Polyvagal Theory applies to leadership, teams, and service delivery across sectors -How our three levels of training—Awareness → Practice → Capacity & Integration—support sustainable change -Which training format may best fit your organization’s goals, timeline, and budget We’ll review training options, share real-world examples, and answer questions. This session is informational (not a training) and is intended to help you assess fit and next steps. Who should attend? Executive leaders, HR and People Operations, organizational development, program directors, and team leads- everyone is welcome! Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

Join PVI and our Director of Organizational Training, Stephanie D'Angelo, for this free reset! Take some time out of your day to dedicate to your practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is one of the most powerful methods we have to regulate our nervous systems! During these brief online practice sessions you'll explore ways you can personally create stability and cultivate safety, move toward acceptance of the present moment experience, cultivate self-compassion, practice making choices, and be curious. Everything offered during the session is invitational, and you will be empowered by having the choice to opt-out at any time. ​ Stephanie D’Angelo CMT-P has a master’s degree in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University, where she developed the Polyvagal Informed Embodied Mindfulness program. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

Join PVI and our Director of Organizational Training, Stephanie D'Angelo, for this free reset! Take some time out of your day to dedicate to your practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is one of the most powerful methods we have to regulate our nervous systems! During these brief online practice sessions you'll explore ways you can personally create stability and cultivate safety, move toward acceptance of the present moment experience, cultivate self-compassion, practice making choices, and be curious. Everything offered during the session is invitational, and you will be empowered by having the choice to opt-out at any time. ​ Stephanie D’Angelo CMT-P has a master’s degree in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University, where she developed the Polyvagal Informed Embodied Mindfulness program. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.

Join Polyvagal Institute and PVI Course Partner Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW for a free Author Talk highlighting her upcoming publication, "Applied Polyvagal Theory for Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth: A Clinician's Guide." The book is currently available for pre-order, with a release date of May 19, 2026. Can't join us live in real time? Your registration includes access to the event recording that is emailed out within 48 hours of the live event.