Expanding Polyvagal Applications: HRV and the Restorative Vagus

Come join us for an innovative way to embody the Polyvagal Theory in your practice. One of the essential elements of the PVT is the heart-brain relationship. Dr Porges was a pioneer in the early development of quantifying vagal influences on cardiac function. Heart Rate Variability is considered the “gold standard” for indirectly measuring vagal tone or overall system homeostasis.

Both courses focus on developing a deeper understanding of Cardiac Vagal Function and the “Restorative vagal system.” You will learn how to integrate - Posture, Breath, Heart-Face Connection, and HRV biofeedback. Measuring HRV can provide personal feedback about how your nervous system reacts to the environment including thoughts, feelings and emotions that can help motivate healthier lifestyle choices.

Biofeedback is an evidence-based intervention which has been shown to improve:

• Stress Management
• Anxiety
• Pain
• Depression
• Coping Skills
• Creativity
• ADHD
• Parenting
• Athletic performance
• Musical performance

Course 1: Polyvagal Based Heart Rate Variability Introduction Course

This first course will cover:

• The Restorative Vagus” and connection to posture, breath (respiration) and digestion
• HRV research and relevance to practice in mental health, trauma, sensory regulation, attention and learning challenges
• Cardiac vagal tone and how to apply it in a therapeutic setting
• Vagal influences on the heart and influences on homestasis and neural flexibility
• The Heart-Brain Connection
• Understanding heart waves and electrocardiograms
• Learn the Terminology- vagal tone; Vagal Break; Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA): HRV; high vagal tone; Resonance and Coherent Breathing; HRV biofeedback
• Introduction to Tools to measure HRV

Purchase SSP & HRV course together for $40 saving

Once purchased you will receive links to the handouts and course recording from June 2021 by Joanne McIntyre.