Polyvagal theory, as proposed by Stephen Porges in 1994, provides practitioners with an understanding of the vagus nerve’s role in emotion regulation.

This workshop hopes to draw on this theory and provide exercises to use with clients to help regulate the autonomic nervous system, enabling a greater feeling of safety and connection.

These exercises are drawn from the work of trauma specialists such as Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, Stanley Rosenberg and Arielle Schwartz.

The workshop is experiential and provides information on Polyvagal Theory and demonstrates exercises developed from this theory and how these can support clients to gain awareness of their autonomic state and find ways to bring themselves back into a place of safety.

About the Trainer - Sue Black

Sue is a BACP accredited counsellor and has delivered training for over twelve years. She enjoys sharing experiences and knowledge in support of development so we can all learn together about the topic.

As part of her own CPD Sue has attended training in Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory and Arielle Schwartz’s workshops on how to apply this in practice. She has a firm belief in the interconnectedness of the mind and body and the importance of working with this in practice to support clients to feel safe enough in the therapeutic relationship, and within themselves, to be able to engage in healing work.

Sue currently teaches with Persona as well as Rowan Consultancy and has her own private counselling and supervision practice in Angus.

Aimed at
This workshop is aimed at qualified and trainee counsellors.

Cost £95 / Student £75

Handouts and CPD certificate are included in the price.

Please note that a delegate space is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Minimum numbers: 9 - Please note that the workshop is subject to cancellation or re-scheduling if the minimum number required to make them viable is not reached. In this situation, the following options will apply:

Receive a full refund.
Hold the space until a new date has been offered.
Move the booking to another workshop.
Receive a credit note to use at a future date.

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