Polyvagal Mindfulness is Relational Mindfulness
This article describes how the Polyvagal Theory gives us an embodied and relational perspective on mindfulness.
Polyvagal Theory
Peter Levine said: “Polyvagal Theory is an owner’s manual for the human mind/body.” See below articles on understanding & applying the Polyvagal Theory.
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What is Polyvagal-informed Mindfulness?
How does the Polyvagal Theory affect our understanding of mindfulness? Blake O’Connor, Education Director of the Polyvagal Institute, interviews Serge Prengel.
How we experience the Polyvagal theory
We can have a direct experience of the Polyvagal theory by observing the different self-states in ourselves and others. This article will describe what to pay attention to.
Window of Tolerance & Polyvagal Theory Diagram
Force-fitting the Polyvagal Theory into the visual model of the Window of Tolerance can be misleading. This article proposes a different visual model.
Scientific evidence for the Polyvagal Theory
The following provides a selection of articles in scientific publications related to the Polyvagal Theory.
Stephen Porges: Countering the effects of social distancing
To counter the effects of social distancing and separation, we need to be sensitive to our nervous system’s need to socially engage and connect.
Deb Dana: The Polyvagal Theory in psychotherapy
Deb Dana talks about using the Polyvagal Theory in clinical practice, and how it helps to creatively involve clients in their healing process.
Stephen Porges: Mindfulness & co-regulation
We explore a paradigm shift: The whole history of the study of mental and psychological processes has been so focused on the individual’s responses, yet the individual’s responses are being framed and interacting through connectedness with others.