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Upcoming Events

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Free Community Event: Author Talk with Paul North- Polyvagal Parenting​

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Join Polyvagal Institute and expert Paul North for a free Author Talk highlighting the new book, "Polyvagal Parenting: Vagus Nerve Practices to Stay Calm, Co-regulated and Connected with your Child," to be published on September 1, 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.

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The 2026 PVI International Conference

In-Person and Online

September 22- September 24, 2026​

Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System:

The 2026 PVI International Gathering in Sitges, Spain​​​

Tickets now available! Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System will explore how polyvagal principles help individuals and communities meet conflict with flexibility, groundedness, and connection. Presented in English with simultaneous live Spanish interpretation. In-Person and Live-Online tickets are now available for the conference, scheduled for September 22-24, 2026 at The Melia Hotel in Sitges, Spain, just outside of Barcelona. Register today! Hotel accommodations and in-person tickets are limited.

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Friday, November 6, 2026

12:00pm-1:00pm ET

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Free Community Event: Q&A with PVI Co-Founder and Polvagal Expert Deb Dana, LCSW​​​

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Join PVI for 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 live-online event! *Please note: a recording of this event will be available for two weeks following the live discussion, and is only accessible to those who register. We hope you can join us!

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

12:00pm-1:00pm ET​

Free Info Session: The Organizational Nervous System with Stephanie D'Angelo​​​​​

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Join Stephanie D'Angelo, Director of Organizational Training & Facilitation at the Polyvagal Institute, for an introduction to the Organizational Nervous System, an emerging framework that integrates Polyvagal-informed principles with organizational leadership and systems thinking. Participants will explore how nervous system literacy can strengthen Human Resources' role in building psychologically supportive workplaces, improving leadership practices, navigating change, and creating cultures where people and organizations can thrive. You'll learn: -What the Organizational Nervous System is and why it matters. -Why nervous system literacy is becoming an important workplace competency. -How leadership behaviors and organizational practices influence employee experience, engagement, and performance. If you can't join us live in real time, your registration includes access to the event recording that will be emailed out within two business days of the event.

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Post-Conference Workshop Day

In-Person, Sitges Spain

September 25, 2026​​

Navigating Conflict with a Resilient Nervous System:

The 2026 PVI International Gathering in Sitges, Spain​​​

The Post-Conference Workshop Day is a chance to expand your experience with hands-on learning! Add-on the post-conference workshop day on September 25, 2026 to your main conference ticket, or come simply for this one day of in-person learning. Presented in English with simultaneous live Spanish interpretation. 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.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

1:00pm-2:00pm ET

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Free Community Event: Author Talk with Simone Saunders- Where Do You Feel That in Your Body?​​​

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Join Polyvagal Institute and author Simone Saunders for a free Author Talk highlighting the new book, "Where Do You Feel That in Your Body? Moving beyond talk therapy to understand the language of the nervous system." 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.

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Monday, Sept 14, 2026 

12:00pm-12:45pm ET​

Free Polyvagal-Informed Embodied Mindfulness Practice Session​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Join PVI Director of Organizational Training, Stephanie D’Angelo, for this free reset—an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and support your wellbeing. Experience the power of present moment awareness through a brief, guided Polyvagal-Informed Embodied Mindfulness (PIEMā„¢) session. Embodied mindfulness is a powerful way to support nervous system regulation. During this session, you’ll explore recruiting stability, cultivating safety, moving toward acceptance, building self-compassion, and staying curious. Everything offered is invitational. You are empowered to move at your own pace, with the freedom to choose—including the option to opt out at any time. No experience needed—just curiosity. 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.

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Monday, October 26, 2026

12:00pm-1:00pm ET

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Free Community Event: Author Talk with Amy Wheeler & Marlysa Sullivan- Applying Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health​​​

Join Polyvagal Institute and authors Amy Wheeler and Marlysa Sullivan for a free Author Talk highlighting the new book, "Applying Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health" with a foreword by Dr. Stephen Porges. 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.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:00pm-1:30pm ET

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Free Community Event: Speech, Language & Polyvagal Theory- A Global Conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges & invited panelists​​​

Join us for a free 90-minute live-online community conversation exploring how speech and language development are shaped by the autonomic nervous system through the lens of Polyvagal Theory. Communication challenges and language delays can deeply impact learning, self-esteem, and social connection. This event invites a more compassionate and informed understanding of the biological and neurological factors that influence how we speak, listen, and engage with others. The session will open with a brief grounding in key concepts, followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Stephen Porges and invited speakers from around the globe: Martie van der Reijd, Tineke Smit, Evelien van der Kerhof, Heleen Grooten, Jacqueline Jebian Garcia, and Mina Roustayi. Designed for educators, clinicians, caregivers, and community members, this conversation aims to deepen understanding and support for individuals navigating speech and language differences. Please register to attend or to receive the event recording. Recording will be emailed to registrants within two business days of the event.

Looking for recordings of previous free events?
Head to the PVI Learning Library, a free resource full of educational content and somatic practices--
all designed to help you apply Polyvagal Theory in your work and personal life. 


Note: If you do not already have a PVI Learner login, you will be asked to create one to gain access to the Learning Library. 
We regret that not all community event recordings are available in the free learning library, due to a variety of factors such as licensing, speaker permissions, or technical limitations. The best way to ensure access to a recording is to register for the event in advance.

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