Polyvagal Theory (known as PVT) is one of these latest psychological fads, with lots of buzz and attention from therapists and coaches. This is especially apparent on social media platforms like ...

Polyvagal theory was developed by Stephen Porges, Ph.D. to describe our "flight or fight" response to stressful situations. When faced with trauma, some individuals react with anger, anxiousness, or ...

How important is it to feel safe? Secure? Grounded? The answer is very important, as feeling safe within our bodies provides us with a sense of security and well-being that reduces anxiety, doubt, ...

BOISE, Idaho — There is a new mental health training catching wind among first responders in the Treasure Valley. This training uses something called Polyvagal Theory, which helps people understand ...

Branded as the opposite of triggers, Deb Dana, LCSW, psychotherapist and author, coined the term glimmers and says that they’re tiny micro-moments of joy that allow us to feel calm and give us a sense ...

Stephen W. Porges, PhD, originator of Polyvagal Theory, is a Distinguished University Scientist and founding director of the Kinsey Institute Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at Indiana University ...

Many mental health therapists and coaches have a limited understanding of neurochemistry and neurophysiology. So, I get concerned when I hear such professionals talk confidently about the ...