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Polyvagal, dorsal vagal, ventral vagal, ventral brake, collapse, ventral vagal anchors – are these terms ‘gobbledegook’ to you? Even if you are familiar with these terms, what difference does it make to you, the therapist/counsellor and the person(s) sitting in your practice space? Well, it means a lot! By the end of this course, you will not only make sense of Polyvagal Theory (PVT) but be able to apply it to your practice. It is not intended to replace the models of therapy you practice, but to provide an underpinning provided by polyvagal science.
This training (based on the work of Stephen Porges and Deb Dana) offers a new conceptualization of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the three significant autonomic states. The workshop covers the relevant theory and function of the Polyvagal system and its relationship to co-regulation and connection, safety and danger. Once we have covered how the polyvagal system operates and influences our emotional states, the remainder of the training day focuses on practical application of the system with specific techniques to help clients safely tune back into their autonomic states and reconfigure their ANS. Learning polyvagal techniques is both cognitive and experiential and effective work with clients depends on our ability to be acquainted with our own autonomic patterns so that we can be a co-regulating support for out clients. You will have opportunities to experience your autonomic states, and learn how to help your clients connect with and resolve old autonomic patterns that keep them stuck.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Handout - Polyvagal Theory , Presenter Slides (922.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Dr Ari Badaines trained as a clinical psychologist in the USA and received a post-doctoral National Institute of Mental Health fellowship in Washington, DC. Ari has been a consultant to numerous organisations including Relate in the UK, Richmond Fellowship and Youth-in-Search in Australia. He has taught at various universities in the USA, UK, and Australia including ACU and ACAP in Sydney and has also has led workshops in over twenty countries. Ari has been in private practice for over 45 years. The main theoretical orientation of his training was psychodynamic psychotherapy, and he had many years of supervised, clinical practice, including a one year pre doctoral internship at a psycho-analytic training institute in New York. As the demands for therapy grew, the ‘payer’ (governments, insurance companies, clients) demanded more parsimonious approaches, Ari undertook trainings to develop the skills for TLDP. He currently maintains a private practice in Sydney, consults to treatment organisations and supervises other therapists; he is a popular presenter for Pesi AU and runs trainings in the UK and Europe twice a year.
Morning Session
9:00am - 12:30pm (includes 15 minute break at 10:30am)
Lunch Break
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Afternoon Session
1:00pm - 4:30pm (includes 15 minute break at 2:45pm)
Learning Objectives:
"By participating in this workshop – you will be able to offer something purposeful and potent to clients stuck in ‘unsafety’ and fear. And, I will endeavor to make it a maximum learning experience in a fun and safe context.” Dr Ari Badaines
How will you benefit from attending this training?
Morning Session (includes a short break)
Afternoon Session (includes a short break)
Evaluation and quiz - your payment includes a quiz which when completed with a minimum of 80% correct answers, will enable you to download your Attendance Certificate.
To complete the quiz, please log into your account at pdp-catalogue.com.au and click the orange "Certificate" button under the program's title.
This seminar has been designed to extend the clinical knowledge and applied skill of Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Coaches, Social Workers and Psychiatrists
COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY
Our venue is registered with Service NSW as a 'Covid Safe' venue.
You will be required to checkin via our QR code and to abide by the safety measures current at the time and in line with public health orders. These will be advised in your pre-event reminder/information emails.
In the interest of everone's safety, PDP reserves the right to deny entry to any participant who is unable to follow the current COVID safety plans.
ACCESSIBILITY
This venue offers wheelchair access from the Brown Street entrance.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
4 minute walk from Chatswood train/metro/bus interchange
PARKING
Links to reasonable early-bird parking close to the venue:
https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/lower-north-shore-and-northern-beaches/zenith-centre-car-park
NOURISHMENT
All day tea, coffee and chilled water are provided.
If you have not ordered lunch with your registration, we have a fridge and two microwave ovens should you wish to bring your own food.
The venue has a cafe on the ground floor and is surrounded by cafes and restaurants including an extensive food hall above the Chatswood Interchange.
ACCOMODATION
Mantra Hotel is next door to the venue: website here
Meriton Suites is a 4 minute walk from the venue: website here
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