Polyvagal Prompts: Finding Connection and Joy through Guided Explorations
About this ebook
Polyvagal Theory, developed by researcher and scientist Dr. Stephen Porges and popularized by therapist Deb Dana, has impacted countless lives. It has changed the way therapists work with their clients and provided a pathway toward healing for those who have experienced hardship or trauma. In Polyvagal Prompts, Deb Dana and Courtney Rolfe invite readers to explore their nervous systems through Polyvagal Theory with engaging questions and exercises, which readers can respond to directly in the pages of the book. Readers are guided in noticing their systems, listening with curiosity, and reflecting on what they learn. The prompts can be used as:
- daily practice
- to explore specific topics at the reader’s own pace
- to help clients track and reflect upon their polyvagal-informed therapies
No matter how readers decide to explore, Polyvagal Prompts offers an invaluable opportunity to begin the life-changing journey of befriending one’s nervous system.
About the author
Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, speaker, and the leading translator of Dr. Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory. She is the bestselling author of The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Polyvagal Practices, and many others. She lives in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Courtney Rolfe, LCPC, is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and trainer passionate about bringing Polyvagal Theory to clinicians and wellness professionals across the globe. A leading expert in the Polyvagal Theory, Courtney’s passion lies in supporting and teaching clinicians, helping individuals and communities heal, and in living the model of navigating the world with a regulated nervous system. Courtney maintains a private practice based in Chicago, Illinois, in addition to being a speaker and trainer. Courtney offers individual and group consultation for helping professionals, supporting healers and helpers bring the wisdom of the nervous system into their work. More information can be found at www.modernmindandheart.com.
