From Head to Heart in Neurophysiology
From Head to Heart in Neurophysiology
with Dr. Stephen Porges, PhD
Dr. Stephen Porges, PhD, is the Developer of Polyvagal Theory. In this conversation, originally recorded as part of our Connection Masterclass series, we deep-dive with Dr. Porges into the origins of Polyvagal Theory, what it teaches us about healing and medicine, and what a medicine and mental health deeply informed by Polyvagal Theory might look like. In addition, Dr. Porges engages with some of our advisors and faculty, notably including Dr. David Mars, PhD, Developer of Transformational Couples Therapy, whose attachment-oriented and polyvagally-informed dyadic work with couples is the basis for our film Healthy Relationships, as well as our facilitator Gloria Yamato, in dialogue around the implications of Polyvagal Theory for the Black Lives Matter movement, and liberatory movements in general.
NB: Please note that there are parts of this conversation that are highly technical. Dr. Porges is a research scientist, and at times uses neurophysiological terms. Many of the key terms he uses can be found in our glossary of terms, which lives under the Hi, menu.
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For a brief introduction to Polyvagal Theory see A Brief Illustrated Guide to Polyvagal Theory. See our film on The Polyvagal Theory. See Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory. For other Polyvagal perspectives, see A Polyvagal Perspective on Resilience, 3 Steps: Assess, Down-Regulate, Connect, Polyvagal Mapping, Core Neurobiological Self.For mind-body wellness considerations see Taking Charge of Your Own Wellness, Interoception, The Daisy Model of Regulation, and Turning Your Nervous System into Your Ally. For trauma healing, see Healing Trauma, and Deviations from the Nest: ACES. For evolutionary considerations, see The Evolved Nest. To consider the relationship between neural platform and ethics, see Triune Ethics Theory. To think about Polyvagal Theory in the context of relationships, see Healthy Relationships. For addressing particular nervous system states, see Coming out of Fight, Coming out of Flight, Coming out of Freeze, Calming Anxiety, Releasing Fear. See Embodied Movement, Learn to Set Clear Boundaries, Meditation, Sleep, Tracking Physiology, Ways of Knowing (Refining Intuition).Video: Distill | Photography: Stein Egil Liland | Licensed from Pexels.com, used with permission.