What to expect:

What you might need to know or want for each session:
Each session will be recorded. Tapes will be shared as a link within 24 hrs. for your use between sessions.
Note-taking/journaling is encouraged.
No knowledge of polyvagal theory is required in advance. We will start with a basic review.
Clinical questions/observations
Discussions and dialogues
Exercises and Activities
Materials for the course will be held privately in a google docs folder and shared with the participants in this course only.
Resource material for this group include (but are not limited to)
Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, by Deb Dana
Anchored, by Deb Dana
Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection, by Deb Dana
Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve: Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism, by Stanley Rosenberg
Doing Imago Relationship Therapy, In the space between, by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

Group Guidelines

• We will start promptly at 9 am ET each week.
• I will send out an updated agenda 24 hrs. before each session.
  • What to expect
  • Zoom link
  • Link to the Group folder on Google Docs
• Please arrive on time and be prepared to participate. You will need any note taking or creative expression you desire.
• Plan to leave your video monitor on during the sessions.
• Dyads formed randomly each week. Please have your camera on and audio on for dyad experiences.
• Audio off except when you are speaking to the group.
• Participation is encouraged. You can join the discussion by:
  • Raising your actual hand
  • Raising your virtual hand
  • Making a comment in the chat
  • Unmuting yourself and offering a response or question
• Noticing and naming what you experience during sessions and throughout the weeks of the group will help you to befriend your nervous system; which will serve you well with clients whether you are using this with them or with yourself in sessions.
• You may want to have an polyvagal journal and keep a regular record:
  • Your state of being (Safe, Activated, Shut Down)
  • The quality of your emotions (feelings words: happy, connected, angry, frustrated, anxious, sad, disappointed, stuck, powerless etc.)
  • Your physical sensations or responses
    • Heart rate
    • Breathing
    • Body Temperature
    • Quality of your muscles and joints
    • Digestion
    • Bowel Movements
    • Bladder
    • Eating Habits
    • Sleeping Habits
    • other?
  •  Your thoughts or stories
• Files supporting the group are found on Google Drive
  • Files are updated weekly and videos will be added as we produce them.
  • These files are only available to people with the link.
• Sessions may be structured as follows:
  • Centering/Meditation
  • Brief check in including observations from the intervening week
  • New content regarding regulation and polyvagal theory and clinical application
  • Dyads to process, observe and discuss, with guidance
  • Vagal Toning exercises/activities
  • Question and answers
  • Practice for the intervening week and additional resources

Google Docs Outline

• Client worksheets
• Polyvagal Agendas
• Polyvagal and SSP resources
• Polyvagal videos

Our Cancellation Policy

• Space is considered “reserved” after payment in full has been received. You will be notified when payment and registration are completed.
• After registration is confirmed, requested refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
• If a cancellation occurs within 14 days (two weeks) of the workshop start date, an additional $100 cancellation fee applies.
• If a cancellation occurs within 7 days (one week) of the start date, a refund is not available. However, a 50% credit towards a future Imago Center event is offered for use within one year, pending availability.
• Refunds and credits are not available for participants who “no show” or leave early.
• Presenters are not responsible for non-refundable travel/hotel expenses under any circumstances.
• Full refunds are issued for “presenter canceled” events.