YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO AN INTERACTIVE ON-LINE MEETING WITH WORLD EXPERT AND FOUNDER OF POLYVAGAL THEORY - STEPHEN PORGES - professor of psychiatry, eminent scientist and authority in the field of diagnosis and treatment of traumatic stress.
A large part will be devoted to your questions, which will be answered directly by Mr. Porges.
The meeting is suitable for both therapists and lay people who want to better understand themselves and the people around them.
Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating our health and behavior. Created and developed by Stephen Porges, PhD, this theory describes the physiological/psychological states that underlie our everyday behavior as well as the challenges related to our mental well-being and health. By applying polyvagal theory to our personal lives and to fields such as medicine, education, and management, we can understand how safety, coregulation, and connection are paramount to a healthy human experience.
Our autonomic nervous system evolved to keep us safe and alive. As mammals evolved from reptiles, our autonomic nervous system adapted to automatically communicate with other mammals and engage various self-defense systems when necessary. When our self-defense systems are repeatedly or chronically engaged or we are unable to communicate effectively with others, our body systems can become stuck in certain maladaptive states. Porges' theory also offers effective tools to help people overcome the lasting effects of trauma.
Albert Einstein: "The most important decision in life is whether we choose to believe that we live in a good or a hostile universe."
Lecturer
Stephen Porges
Professor of psychiatry, scientist and the founder of the polyvagal theory
Professor of psychiatry, an eminent scientist and a world authority on the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic stress. He is the creator of the polyvagal theory, which links the evolution of the mammalian nervous system to social behavior and physiological states. He is the Chief Scientific Advisor to Unyte Health, leading the development of new products, therapies, research and educational programs based on polyvagal theory. He is the creator of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) music intervention - a practical application of Polyvagal Theory - and co-founder of the Polyvagal Institute (PVI), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting research, education and community building in the field of Polyvagal Theory. "Our nervous system is constantly trying to find a way to survive, to be safe." - Dr. Stephen Porges