Publisher's Synopsis
Unlock the wisdom of polyvagal theory to help clients find greater emotional, physical, and mental balance. Polyvagal theory is often considered the "user's manual" for understanding the inner workings of the autonomic nervous system, but teaching clients how to put this groundbreaking theory into practice can be a challenge. In The Applied Polyvagal Theory Flip Chart, you will find approachable, interactive, and tangible tools to teach the "science of safety" and bring these complicated concepts to life. Whether your clients are struggling with trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, addiction, chronic pain, codependency, or more, this flip chart will allow them to: - Apply the principles of polyvagal theory to their own well-being - Understand the role of the autonomic nervous system on their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - Engage in practices that support a healthy vagus nerve - Understand tricky concepts like neuroception, interoception, vagal tone, and vagal brakes - Connect their triggers with the day-to-day vagal states they're experiencing - Use skills to "adjust the volume" on their vagal state - Manage anxiety, stress, and emotional arousal, even in the toughest of times - Create their unique autonomic blueprint to differentiate between ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal states Intended for in-session use, this flip chart features: - A two-sided 9" x 12" design that stands upright for easy visibility and portability - 24 exercises, diagrams, and photos on client-facing pages with detailed explanations and supplemental prompts on therapist-facing pages - Dry-erase surface client-facing pages for easy markup, customization, and reuse Buy once, use hundreds of times. The clinical tool is a must-have for your practice!
