Befriending Your Nervous System
An 8-Week Polyvagal Therapy Group
ID, CO, FL, UT
Are you struggling with…
Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety?
Connection to others?
Difficulty implementing new habits and routines?
Feeling disconnected from your body?
If so, this group might be for you!
This group is about understanding and befriending your nervous system through Polyvagal therapy. In this journey, we'll explore techniques and exercises to help you regulate your autonomic nervous system and enhance your sense of safety and connection.
What is Polyvagal Theory?
Polyvagal Theory is a scientific theory that helps us understand how our body and mind work together to respond to different situations. It focuses on the autonomic nervous system, which controls many of our automatic bodily functions like breathing, heart rate, and digestion.
According to the theory, our autonomic nervous system has three different states: the sympathetic state, the dorsal vagal state, and the ventral vagal state. Each of these states is associated with different emotions and behaviors.
The sympathetic state is activated when we feel threatened or stressed, and it prepares our body for fight or flight. The dorsal vagal state is activated when we feel overwhelmed or helpless, and it causes us to shut down and withdraw. The ventral vagal state is associated with feelings of safety and connection, and it promotes social engagement and relaxation.
The theory also emphasizes the importance of neuroception, which is our body's ability to detect and respond to cues in our environment. By learning how to recognize these cues and respond to them in healthy ways, we can regulate our autonomic nervous system and promote a sense of calm and well-being.
Overall, Polyvagal Theory is a useful tool for understanding how our body and mind work together and how we can use this knowledge to promote health and happiness in our lives.
VIDEO OF ME EXPLAINING POLYVAGAL THEORY
Session Outline
Session One: Introduction to the Group and Polyvagal Theory - BASIC system
Session Two: Befriending Techniques for your Nervous System
Session Three: Attending to your Nervous System
Session Four: Shaping your Nervous System
Session Five: Integrating your Nervous System
Session Six: Connection with your Nervous System
Session Seven: Additional Techniques for Nervous System Regulation
Session Eight: Review and Wrap Up
You must attend all eight sessions.
Insurances Accepted and Costs
Optum - Cigna - Aetna - UnitedHealth - Oxford - Oscar
Not in-network? Not a problem!
Out-of-Network assistance is provided through AdveKit.
Private Pay is $50 per group session.
Feel like you’d be a fit for this group?
