Who is Debdeb Dana?
Deb Dana is a clinician and consultant specializing in complex trauma, and is the coordinator of the Kinsey Institute Traumatic Stress Research Consortium.
What is Deb Kinsey doing at the Kinsey Institute?
Her work at the Kinsey Institute is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma, and create approaches that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. With Sounds True, Deb has created a new audio program called Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory.
Where to find Deb Dana's Polyvagal-guided work?
Explore Deb Dana's diverse Polyvagal-Guided work here at Rhythm of Regulation & choose from the various routes, methods & options below that suit your lifestyle best.
How do I befriend my nervous system Deb Dana?
In Befriending Your Nervous System, clinician Deb Dana presents a simple, hopeful message: When you approach these subconscious processes with openness, mindful attention, and - above all - curiosity, you can gain the understanding necessary to shape their outcomes.
What is Polyvagal theory Deb Dana?
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What is the ventral vagal complex?
The ventral vagal, social nervous system connects above the diaphragm to your heart, lungs, larynx, pharynx, inner ear, as well as the facial muscles around your mouth and eyes.
Is polyvagal therapy evidence based?
Because Polyvagal Theory is a relatively recent idea, supporting evidence remains limited. While it has been used to help inform trauma treatment, Polyvagal Theory has also been criticized for this lack of research.
What does dorsal vagal shutdown feel like?
Shutdown, or freeze-or-faint, occurs through the dorsal branch of the vagus nerve. This reaction can feel like the fatigued muscles and lightheadedness of a bad flu. When the dorsal vagal nerve shuts down the body, it can move us into immobility or dissociation.
Where do you massage the vagus nerve?
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Is polyvagal theory real?
Polyvagal theory has not, to date, been shown to explain any phenomena or experimental data above and beyond what is explained more precisely by attachment theory, research on emotional self-regulation, psychological stress models, the Neurovisceral Integration Model and neuroimaging studies from the field of social ...
How do I wake up my vagus nerve?
Loud gargling with water or loud singing activates our vocal cords which in turn stimulates the vagus nerve. Foot massage: gentle or firm touch can assist in stimulation the vagus nerve. Cold water face immersion: immerse your forehead eyes and at least 2/3 of both cheeks into cold water.
What is the Polyvagal theory in simple terms?
The polyvagal theory proposes that the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system provides the neurophysiological substrates for adaptive behavioral strategies. It further proposes that physiological state limits the range of behavior and psychological experience.
How do you explain windows of tolerance?
Window of tolerance is a term used to describe the zone of arousal in which a person is able to function most effectively. When people are within this zone, they are typically able to readily receive, process, and integrate information and otherwise respond to the demands of everyday life without much difficulty.
What is the definition of Neuroception?
The term "Neuroception" describes how neural circuits distinguish whether situations or people are safe, dangerous, or life threatening. Neuroception explains why a baby coos at a caregiver but cries at a stranger, or why a toddler enjoys a parent's embrace but views a hug from a stranger as an assault.
What is Pneumogastric nerve?
The vagus nerve, also known as the vagal nerves, are the main nerves of your parasympathetic nervous system. This system controls specific body functions such as your digestion, heart rate and immune system. These functions are involuntary, meaning you can't consciously control them.
RESOURCES
Learn on your own by reading free guides, worksheets & articles, find links to all of Deb's publications, listen to recordings and unique audio-meditations.
Publications
In this book, The Polyvagal Theory In Therapy: Engaging The Rhythm of Regulation, Deb Dana offers therapists an integrated approach to adding a polyvagal foundation to their work with clients.
The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Book Study Group
Explore Polyvagal Theory in this 15 Module recorded intro training - offering a basic understanding of the key concepts, terminology, principles & practices of a polyvagal-guided approach for therapists & practitioners.
